Forester – RPF

Job Description

Jacobszoon & Associates, Inc. (J&A) is hiring a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) to join our Forestry Team in Ukiah, CA. J&A RPFs work on a wide range of projects to meet natural resource management objectives for a diverse client base. The ideal candidate is an adaptable self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills who is willing to occasionally travel for work. The RPF is responsible for all facets of contract administration and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), fuel reduction projects, Cal Fire Exemptions, and other CEQA documentation

• Design and implement forest inventories and timberland appraisals

• Administration of timber operations and fuel treatments

• Supervision of forestry technicians

• Forest/rural road assessment and monitoring

• Growth and yield modeling and sustained yield planning

• GIS analysis and mapping

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California RPF License

• Valid CA Driver’s License

• Ability to work alone in remote and rugged terrain

• Ability to safely operate 4WD pickup and ATV (ATV training provided if needed)

• Skilled use of conventional forestry tools (compass, clinometer, cruising instruments, etc.)

• Familiarity with the laws and principles guiding California forest and fuels management practices

• Familiarity with North Coast species and ecology (familiarity with redwood forest silviculture desired but not required)

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI GIS products

Salary & Benefits

Salary ranges from $88,000 to $116,290 depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K plan with up to 3.5% company match, company cell phone, company sponsored professional development, and 24 days of PTO per year including vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays.

CLICK APPLY and send a cover letter and resume to seamus@jaforestry.com.