Forester – Inventory/GIS

Job Description

The Forestry Division in Anderson, CA has an opening for a qualified forester with a working knowledge of forest inventory methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience. This position qualifies towards RPF experience requirements.

About The Position
• Leverage modern technology for on-the-ground forestry applications
• Collaborate with internal and contract technical specialists to perform data queries and analysis using GIS
• Effectively generate maps and resource reports
• Install, troubleshoot, and manage various forestry-related programs and software
• Maintain and update GIS map files and associated data in relational databases
• Manage data collection for the Company’s annual timber harvest depletion
• Manage files and reports related to the Company’s carbon offset program
• Read and interpret maps and aerial photography
• Hike in extremely remote and mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS

Qualifications
• Bachelors’ degree in Forestry, GIS, or Natural Resources discipline
• Working experience using ArcGIS Pro
• Demonstrated capability installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer programs and software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with R, Python, or SQL databases is a plus
• Familiarity with standard data collection tools such as iPads and GPS and file sharing/data management applications
• Working knowledge of forest inventory methods and GIS
• Experience with QGIS and Avenza is desirable
• Demonstrated organizational skills with superior attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, ability to work as a team member in a crew environment
• Valid California driver’s license

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.