Job description
Forester
Supervise all aspects of forest operations activities to support harvesting and silviculture teams in a manner that ensures client goals and objectives are met regarding financial returns, capital preservation, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Administrative responsibilities include participating in the process for contracting with third parties to perform forestry and engineering related services (prospectus preparation, identification of qualified/licensed contractors or consultants, bid analysis, negotiations, contract execution and compliance monitoring).
- Participate in administration of road construction projects, road maintenance, logging, and R/W logging contracts/revisions, rock pit development, property line surveys and environmental enhancement projects.
- Assist in development and administration of logging unit bids, road construction, road maintenance need assessments, logging contracts and revisions as applicable.
- Assist in quality control concerning harvesting activities, as well as felling, bucking, and sorting procedures.
- Actively participate in the implementation and utilization of GIS. Provide information to GIS Forester as needed to update maps with regard to new road construction and/or road class changes, road features, stand boundaries, inventory depletions, stream locations and stream classification.
- Assist Land Use staff in the determination of appropriate fees for land use, leases, agreements, road use, rock sales, easements, and other real property management activities as directed.
- Monitor expenditures and production levels closely in order to comply with budget/forecast targets. Participate in the annual budgeting and monthly “Forward Look” processes, as needed.
- Ensure appropriate notifications, permits and easements have been obtained and reviewed with contractor before work begins.
- Maintain full and appropriate compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, Licensing Standards, Forest Practice laws, SFI Standards and Best Management Practices.
- Department employees understanding and are in full compliance with Forest Practice laws.
- Maintain good communication and excellent working relationships with outside agencies and companies (Department of Forestry, Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, Counties, etc.).
- Stay abreast of industry technology, trends, new regulations and laws; attend meetings, as necessary.
- Support and participate fully in local SFI program.
- Ensure that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to your Area Manager and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator.
- Respond to internal and external information requests in conjunction with management and team members.
- Actively participate within the organization to ensure all timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments.
- Represent the company at all levels, maintaining positive public relations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Medium Work
Career Level
6IC
Required Qualifications:
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2+ years contract supervision of engineering and harvest operations
Preferred Qualifications:
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3+ years contract supervision of engineering and harvest operations
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management, Forest Engineering or Forest Operations Management
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Working knowledge of the logging industry, sorting techniques, log values, etc.
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Knowledge and understanding of State, Federal, and Local regulations, especially the Oregon Forest Practices Act.
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Good computer and software application skills, especially MS Outlook, Excel and Word
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Oregon Chemical Applicator’s License
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Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
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Ability to work in the outdoors over extremely rough, uneven terrain in all weather conditions required
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at
www.Nuveen.com
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our
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Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email:
accessibility.support@tiaa.org
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