Job Description

The Chief Forester performs field work related to the planning and implementation of forest management activities on the South Coast Lumber properties. The Chief Forester position assists the lead forester in developing implementing and administering the forest management plan and operations plans including the following tasks:

• Performs field work to determine management needs.
• Collects and compiles forest management data including inventory measurement, timber cruising, and stocking surveys.
• Evaluates road conditions and maintenance needs.
• Performs layout of timber sales and vegetation management projects.
• Meets with contractors in the field and serves as a primary point of contact between contractors and South Coast Lumber.
• Administers contracts associated with timber sales including felling, logging, trucking, road work and log purchase contracts.
• Administers reforestation stand improvement and other contracts related to forest management activities.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary staff to ensure protection of non-timber resources.
• Works with partners (public, state, federal, nonprofit, private and industry) to promote South Coast Lumber forest management objectives both on and off the forest.
• Attend courses, seminars, conferences, lectures and meetings. (state federal tribal etc.)
• Maintains accurate and orderly records and files.
• Overseas various special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry or 10+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in map reading, compass orientation and aerial photo interpretation.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a NWCG firefighter type 2 (FFT2) or higher qualification.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Specific Skills:

• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Ability to perform work as required in an individual role.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, timely, deadline oriented.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse variety of technical professional and administrative staff.
• Requires the ability to manage moderate levels of stress arising from schedules, workload, diverse or adversarial stakeholders, etc.
• Able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the physical ability to stand, sit, crouch, stoop, bend knees, and rest on knees.
• Requires ability to traverse steep slopes and difficult ground conditions for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to drive vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions.
• Requires the physical ability to work outdoors at all temperatures and weather conditions.
• Requires a physical ability to work around loud and constant noise continuously.
• Requires the ability to tolerate required personal protective equipment such as safety fire boots, work gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, safety vests, face Shields and hard hats.

Working Conditions & Environment:

• Work is conducted in a team environment with a diverse variety of technical professional and administrative staff.
• The noise level in the office environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Field work may be near large machinery (chainsaws, excavators, yarders, bulldozers, helicopters, log trucks, etc.).
• Work occasionally requires irregular working schedules and extended work hours due to forest operations, special projects, events, meetings, trainings, etc.
• Work may be subject to extreme weather conditions, noisy conditions (shouting necessary to communicate), reduced air quality (fumes, odors, dust, smoke, chemicals, herbicides, etc.).
• Work may involve encounters with wild animals and insects.
• Fieldwork will be performed in remote locations.