Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg

Purpose

To assist the Logging and Contract Timber Manager in the implementation and execution of the Roseburg Resources Harvest Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively Participate in Safety Program
• Learn Division 7 OSHA rules
• Independently work in a forestry setting under close supervision
• Learn how to Plan, Implement and Administer harvest projects
• Actively learn company systems for drawing up logging contracts and log accounting
• Learn company log quality specifications
• Learn internal and local mill log requirements and approximate valuations
• Learn how to administer all aspects of assigned logging jobs:
• Instruct contractors on bucking lengths to ensure maximization of value and proper sorting to correct destinations
• Monitor daily deliveries of logs for quality of manufacturing, quantity and sorting
• Look for opportunities to maximize value on all harvest units
• Prepare logging prospectus’ for bid harvest units for approval and distribution
• Summarize individual bid result information for discussion with Logging Manager
• Ensure all operations meet and exceed Oregon Forest Practices Rules
• Keep appropriate personnel appraised to road maintenance and forestry needs
• Ensure compliance with all fire rules and regulations on harvest operations
• Communicate with adjacent landowners on operations which will affect their property
• Appraise logging rates on scheduled harvest units
• Under close supervision of logging manager, may negotiate logging rates
• Learn how to forecast monthly log flows
• Working knowledge of bureau log scaling rules
• Actively pursuing or possesses LRB qualification with local Forest Protection Association
• Assist in other forest related activities, including forest fire suppression
• Perform unit layout as assigned
• Model Company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in forestry related field or 3 years of experience working in a forest related position
• 1 or more years of relevant experience
• Fundamental knowledge of logging systems and road construction
• A basic understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and in general forest operations
• Working knowledge of GIS, Word Processing and spreadsheet computer programs
• Be safety conscience in all aspects of job
• Physically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditions
• Highly organized, self motivated team player that fosters a positive work environment
• Must be a self starter with ability to work independently in a forest environment; with close supervision on unusual or difficult problems

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS