Registered Professional Forester

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Position Summary

As a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) for Woodland Solutions Group, you will join our talented forestry team and be responsible for preparing, submitting, and administering Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs) and related timber operation documents in compliance with the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR) and the Professional Foresters Law (Public Resources Code §§ 750–783). You will be comfortable splitting time between office-based plan preparation and extensive field work on timberland properties, combining your strong technical forestry skills with hands-on experience navigating California's regulatory review process. You possess:

• Active Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license issued by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
• Valid California driver's license and ability to travel regularly to timberland properties in a company-provided truck.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs).
• Conduct field reconnaissance, timber cruising, resource assessments, and field evaluations.
• Delineate and flag harvest unit boundaries, watercourse and lake protection zones (WLPZs), equipment exclusion zones, and other plan-required features in the field.
• Crew oversight and supervision and conformance with approved plans and Forest Practice Rules.
• Participate in work planning and forecasting during team calls.
• Stay current on changes to the California Forest Practice Rules, Board of Forestry policy, and CEQA requirements as applied to timber operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• RPF certification
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional forestry experience, including direct experience preparing and administering California THPs.
• Working knowledge of the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR), the Forest Practice Act, and CEQA as applied to timber harvesting.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS), GPS units, and standard timber cruising
• Ability to hike steep, rugged terrain for extended periods in variable weather conditions while carrying field equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, technically accurate regulatory documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established working relationships with CAL FIRE review teams and other California regulatory agencies.
• Experience with Modified THPs, Exemptions, Emergency Notices, and/or Nonindustrial Timber Management Plans (NTMPs).
• Familiarity with timberlands in the Sierra Nevada and greater Sacramento region.
• Experience supervising or mentoring foresters-in-training (RPF candidates).

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Folsom, CA 95630