Forester

Overview

Mendocino Redwood Company (MRC) is looking for a Forester to join our team based in Ukiah, CA or Fort Bragg, CA. This is an exempt position with an annual salary of $72,000 - $84,000.00.  Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience.  Please keep in mind the range published is the full base salary.

This position includes full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here.

The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

Responsibilities

The Forester works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) for the purpose of commercial forest management with a high standard of environmental stewardship. Primary duties include contract administration, Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation, timber marking, road inspections, and prescribed fire carried out under a wide range of weather and field conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Logging and road contract administration
• Conduct road inventories and administer maintenance activities
• THP preparation involving field reconnaissance, mapping, and operational flagging as instructed by RPF
• THP Watercourse classification pursuant the California Forest Practice Rules (CFPRs)
• THP Identification and mapping of unstable areas
• Conduct timber marking and timber cruising
• Implement prescribed burning projects
• Communicate effectively with RPF and Forest Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in forestry or related field preferred but not required
• 2-3 years related forestry or related field experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred but not required
• The employee must have the ability to use a directional compass, GPS unit, and topographical maps to navigate terrain and conduct fieldwork accurately.
• Must maintain and carry a valid driver license and remain eligible and capable of operating company vehicles including automobiles and trucks in accordance with company policy guidelines.
• Capable of safely and effectively operating (run, maneuver, navigate and drive in various types of territory) all-terrain vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines, training is provided.
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Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuouslyrequired to walk, sit, and communicate effectively.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, necessary for navigation, data collection, and safety awareness.

• Manual dexterity is required to operate forestry tools and equipment, including chainsaws, hand tools, and data collection devices.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and rugged or steep terrain.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud when operating chainsaws, vehicles, or other mechanical equipment.

• This position requires regular travel within a local area (typically within 100 miles) by truck or other field vehicles.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required while in the field, including eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, leather or rubber gloves, sleeve protection, and a hard hat.

Competencies:

• Project Management - develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.