Description

We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Martell Forestry District has an opening for a qualified Wildlife Biologist. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our Martell District office located in Martell, California.

About the Position

• Assist in managing our Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for spotted owls and our Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for Fisher
• Monitor large Great gray owl population found in the district
• Oversee and conduct owl, raptor, mammal, amphibian, carnivore camera surveys
• Conduct biological surveys and supervise the work of contractors and/or seasonal crew
• Review timber harvest units as needed to ensure they comply with HCP/CCAA/California Forest Practices Act
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships by communicating and coordinating with state and federal regulators
• Assist in developing land and wildlife management strategies to best achieve the Company's goals
• Review proposed state and federal regulations and assess impact to our business
• Analyze data and prepare reports for various survey efforts
• Accurately identify fish and wildlife species in the focused geographic area
• Conduct field work including physical activities such as hiking in rough and steep terrain, conducting surveys at all hours of the day or night, or working in remote locations in all types of weather
• Occasional overnight out-of-area projects and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or related natural resource field, or at least 5 years directly related working experience
• Familiarity with spotted owls, goshawks, amphibians, and other wildlife species found in Sierra Nevada of California
• Proven ability to interpret maps and photographs
• Understanding of federal and state rules and laws regarding timber and wildlife
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent fieldwork in remote settings using various transportation methods such as snowmobiles and ATVs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Exhibit professionalism, sound judgement, and a positive, collaborative attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely navigate steep forest roads

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.

How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
PO Box 496011
Redding, CA 96049
(866) 378-8001

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/forestry

Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!
spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.