Forest Inventory Cruiser - Mendocino Forest Products Company

Overview

Forest Inventory Cruiser  Wanted!!    The annual base salary for this position is $72,000.00

Mendocino Redwood Company is seeking to hire a Forest Inventory Cruiser, a full-time, salaried position, to support forest inventory work across its 232,000 acres of coastal redwood forests. Under the supervision of the Forest Inventory Manager, the candidate will cruise stands using a variety of methodologies to support inventory and carbon projects as well as check cruising contractors. The candidate will be able to work out of our offices in Scotia, Ukiah or Fort Bragg, CA.

The Mendocino Family of Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of environmentally certified redwood, Douglas-fir, and preservative treated lumber products throughout California and the Western U.S. The company maintains Forest Stewardship Council certification for its forestlands, manufacturing, and distribution operations. We are committed to managing productive timberlands with a high standard of environmental stewardship while operating a successful business.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with qualifications. 
• Support and resources for earning the California RPF (Registered Professional Forester) certification.
• Company Vehicle for work, gas included (Tax-fringe benefit).
• Annual allowance for work boots and rain gear.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability

Responsibilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The key areas of focus for this position are as follows;

Working under the direction and supervision of forest inventory analyst for the purpose of supporting forest inventory work.

• Perform inventory cruising and check cruising and draft initial reports on findings.
• Collect data for forest carbon project plots following project specific methodologies.
• Report data to forest inventory analyst in an efficient and timely manner.
• Collect data on permanent plots installed through our forest properties.
• Aid forestry and stewardship group staff in timber harvest planning and special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience working in forested landscapes.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field (BS) preferred but not required.
• Candidates must have experience using dichotomous keys to accurately identify rare and endemic species.
• Must be oriented to working independently in the woods, as the majority of time (90%) will be spent in the field.
• The candidate must have the ability to use a directional compass and read topographic maps.
• Valid Driver’s License required. The candidate should be eligible to operate a company vehicle under company policy guidelines.
• Ability to travel between 10 – 15% of work time.
• Experience with ESRI technology and WSG Mobile Map software preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and communicate. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside adverse weather and field conditions including steep difficult terrain. 
• As the employee is often required to use four-wheel drive, all terrain vehicles, and chainsaws, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position may require the following equipment when in the field: eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, leather/rubber gloves, sleeve protection and a hard hat.
• Position travels 95% of the time within a local nature (within 100) miles usually by truck. 

COMPETENCIES 

Project Management

Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Innovation 

Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug Free Workplace