Forestry Technician

POSITION

W. M. Beaty & Associates, Inc. is seeking applicants for permanent and seasonal forestry technician positions starting during the 2025 field season. Successful applicants will work jointly with Registered Professional Foresters on all aspects of field operations, with a focus on timber sale preparation, Timber Harvesting Plan preparation, timber cruising, and wildlife surveys. In addition, successful candidates will gain exposure to many forest management aspects with one of northern California's longest standing forest management and consulting firms. W. M. Beaty & Associates, Inc., based in Redding, California, manages 143,000 acres of private forestland in northeastern California for long-term clients while also providing consulting services to other forestland owners and managers. Forestry technician positions have the potential for year-round employment based upon weather conditions, with potential for permanent advancement. Appropriate equipment and transportation will be provided. These positions will be based out of Redding, California and will serve Shasta, Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas counties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timber marking
• Timber cruising
• Harvest boundary and watercourse protection zone flagging
• Assisting with Timber Sale Administration & Timber Harvesting Plans
• Wildlife & Botanical Surveys
• Reforestation
• Familiarity with northern California tree species, basic mensuration, and silvicultural techniques
• Skills in map reading, Avenza, GPS, and mensuration tools
• Driver’s license and ability to be insured on company policy
• High degree of self-motivation
• Must be able to hike and navigate steep, brushy terrain

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION

Hourly wages from $20.00 - $25.00 based on qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION

A letter of application, resume, and list of references should be sent to W. M. Beaty & Associates, Inc., Attn: Ryan Hilburn, Chief Forester, PO Box 990898, Redding, CA, 96099-0898, or emailed to ryanh@wmbeaty.com with “Forestry Technician Applicant” in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.