Registered Professional Forester

General position summary:

Mason, Bruce & Girard (MB&G) is growing and in need of a Registered Professional Forester (RPF). Preference will be given to applicants located within 75 miles of Sonora, CA. The successful applicant will be a client and project lead. Work will entail support of forest health and fuels reduction projects, THP/timber sale preparation and administration, contractor selection and oversight. Approximately 70% of projects are located within a 1.5-hour travel time from our base location of Sonora, CA. The remaining 30% are located within northern and Central California. The work is split 60% in the field and 40% in the office.

Why MB&G:

• Diverse and challenging range of projects, high potential for professional growth.
• Join an established team capable of leading large and ambitious projects.
• Flexible work scheduling, ability to telecommute for office functions.
• Above average benefits.

Ideal Candidates Should Be:

• Positive and interested in diverse and challenging work in multiple disciplines in forestry.
• Motivated and enjoy working creatively to solve problems and meet project objectives
• Works collaboratively.
• Excel at prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Interested in continuously developing new skills and enhancing existing skills.

Essential Functions/Work Assignment Examples:

• Assessing forested areas and developing treatment prescriptions.
• Planning, layout, and operational supervision of forest restoration and fuel reduction, and timber harvesting projects on private and public lands.
• Field reconnaissance, mapping, and layout.
• Treatment feasibility analysis and cost estimation.
• Harvest document preparation (THP’s, Exemptions, Emergency Notices).
• Biological and botanical scoping for NEPA and CEQA analysis.
• Administration of restoration contracts including thinning and mastication,
• Project mapping and GIS analysis using office and field-based GIS applications.
• Unit layout, timber cruising, and timber marking.
• Timber sale preparation and administration.
• Check cruising and data quality control.
• Hazard tree assessments.
• Lead field projects and provide direction and oversight to forest technicians.
• Primary client contact during projects.
• Project manager of small and complex projects.
• Support proposal preparation and project bidding.
• Supervise daily activities of forest operations and associated subcontractors.

Job Conditions:

• Work is performed both within the field and in our offices.
• Field work is to be performed in all weather conditions, steep, rough terrain, and a variety of settings including open fields and forested areas.
• Personal vehicle suitable for use in forest environment required.
• Periodic work around the Sierra foothills is expected.
• Periodic overnight travel.

Job Skills:

• Working knowledge of forest management and related timber harvesting operations.

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and Excel, ArcGIS a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual.

Minimum Qualifications:

• California RPF license. Consideration given to applicants who are eligible to take the test at the next available opportunity.
• B.A./B.S. in Forestry, natural resources, or related field.
• Ability to complete fieldwork in steep and brushy terrain under all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of California Forest Practice Rules.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Competency with Microsoft Office programs and Esri’s ArcGIS.
• Positive and motivated.