Forest Engineer I

Assist Operations Supervisor in cooperation with local landowners and agenciesCut brush with hand tools and chainsawAssist in other forest related activities, including forest fire suppressionModels Company core values Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or Associatesin Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Civil Engineering or 3 years of experience working in a forest related position.

Purpose Field engineering for logging roads and harvest units including road location and design, harvest unit boundaries and GIS generated mapping. Key Responsibilities Independently work in a forestry setting under close supervisionAssist in harvest unit identification through field and office reconnaissanceAssist in layout of harvest unit boundaries, including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations, with understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Logging SystemsPerform basic design tasks and basic Engineering Field work, including the location, design, and field staking of forest roads and landing location with an understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and road construction practicesDemonstrate the ability to learn how to perform cost analyses for logging, road and rocking alternatives on projectsGIS mapping of roads, logging units, including development of road design packetsUse of software (RoadEng, AutoCAD, Excel, Access, Logger PC etc.)Engineering crew duties, assist other Forest Engineers in their projectsPreparation of State permit applications for harvest units and road construction projectsSearch for, recover, and flag property corners and property linesResearch survey corners/property lines and map and survey interpretationAssist in surveying construction sites, stockpiles etc.Assist Operations Supervisor in cooperation with local landowners and agenciesCut brush with hand tools and chainsawAssist in other forest related activities, including forest fire suppressionModels Company core values Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or Associatesin Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Civil Engineering or 3 years of experience working in a forest related position.Fundamental knowledge of logging systems and road constructionA basic understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and in general forest operationsWorking knowledge of GIS, Word Processing and spreadsheet computer programsPhysically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditionsHighly organized, self-motivated team player that fosters a positive work environmentMust be a self-starter with the ability to work independently in a forest environment; with close supervision on unusual or difficult problemsBe safety conscience in all aspects of the job *Candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply, as we are open to considering higher-level positions based on qualifications