Roseburg Forest Products · 2 days ago
Forest Technician
North Bend, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expRoseburg Forest Products is a leading North American producer of engineered wood and innovative wood products. The Forest Technician role is an entry-level position focused on learning applied intensive forestry principles through various field activities and responsibilities related to silviculture and forest operations.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Various silvicultural activities including but not limited to; tree planting, pre-commercial thinning, vegetation management, and animal damage control
Conduct stocking surveys and become proficient in identifying and developing vegetation management and stocking prescriptions
Use and further develop a working knowledge of herbicides, their modes of action, and field application techniques to execute field work
Use and further develop knowledge of brush species common in our operating area to execute a brush control plan as assigned
Perform inventory cruising field work to RRC specifications
Perform basic harvest unit layout including riparian buffers and road design to RRC specifications
Assist Operations staff in surveying property lines, construction sites, stockpile inventories and road locations to support harvest operations
Assist Foresters with slash burning and become familiar with burn permitting procedures and regulations as they relate to smoke management and air quality control
Develop a working understanding of state rules and regulations pertaining to forest practices and reporting procedures governing operations
Generate GIS work maps for field work
Secure an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire and maintain through continuing education
Become qualified at the Local Resource Boss level for wildfire suppression in conjunction with agency partners
Independently recognize and communicate complex issues in the assigned work place
Continuously gain knowledge and skills as informed by the assigned development plan
Maintain good relationships with the public and neighbors at all times
Represent the Company positively in all interactions with agencies and industry cooperators
Model Company core values
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma with 6-12 months related forestry field experience
Physically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditions
Ability to work alone and navigate in the woods using paper maps, digital devices and/or aerial photos
Proficient in the safe use of 4X4 trucks on steep terrain and on varied road surfaces
Must be a self-starter with ability to make independent decisions
Preferred
Associate's degree in forestry or related disciplines
Competency with Microsoft Office products, experience with ESRI ArcGis products
Benefits
Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Company match for charitable contributions
Education assistance and professional development support
Financial and retirement counseling
Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!
Company
Roseburg Forest Products
Roseburg Forest Products, based in Springfield, Oregon, US is a privately owned wood–products company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Grady Mulbery
president and CEO
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