Inventory Forester

Weyerhaeuser has an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Forester to become a part of our Western Timberlands Inventory & Planning (I&P) Team in Oregon. The Inventory and Planning team is responsible for forest inventory, harvest planning, GIS data management and mapping for approximately 2.5 million acres in the Northwest. This is a full-time, salary exempt position and reports to the Oregon Inventory & Planning Manager within the Western Timberlands organization. The preferred office location is Springfield, Oregon but location may be flexible within the Willamette Valley. This role currently provides some flexibility to work from home up to 2 days/week (dependent on business needs), while balancing that with work in the field and reporting to an office location on regular basis to provide support and collaborate with team members.
Background
The position is one of three Inventory Foresters on the Oregon Inventory & Planning team with a primary responsibility of supporting business needs on Weyerhaeuser's Oregon ownership. As an Inventory Forester, you will implement an Inventory program by managing contract timber cruisers and ensuring quality data is collected and processed. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the business database of record, which includes extensive GIS work, and you will be called upon to flow to work as needed while leveraging both skill sets. To thrive in this role, you must possess strong organizational and communication skills and be able to work in both a team environment and individually. You must also be able to adapt to changing priorities and learn new concepts and applications quickly, as well as travel to regional field offices when required.
Key Functions

• Champion and role model safe working practices, which includes participation in contractor safety programs helping to identify improvement opportunities, and ensuring everyone makes it home safely
• Administer the inventory program across approximately 430,000 acres covering three of Weyerhaeuser's tree farms
• Update Weyerhaeuser's Forest Management System (FMS) with the highest quality data available
• Manage contract timber cruising services that include, but are not limited to, cruise plans, check cruising, improvement opportunities, and managing invoice payment
• Update inventory database for pre- and post-harvest activities
• Support corporate development and portfolio improvement efforts with accurate inventory
• Assist in annual budgeting process and effectively manage budget for assigned geography
• Pursue innovative solutions for alternative inventory methods (LiDAR, UAVs, Remote Sensing)
• Assist in administering satellite/high-flight photography contracts for depletion
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with operations, planning, marketing, and land use teams
• Use GIS and other tools to provide maps, reports and analyses to internal customers
• Support and actively participate in the design and implementation of standard Western Timberlands' forest inventory work processes
• Work alone in steep terrain under adverse weather conditions as well as office time appropriate to effectively manage the key functions identified

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in GIS, Geography, Forestry, Natural Resources with at least 5 years related experience OR Associate's degree in GIS, Geography, Forestry, Natural Resources with at least 8 years related experience
• Forest mensuration training and experience
• Working knowledge of forest operations, including harvesting and silvicultural methods
• Working knowledge of current GIS systems commonly used in forest management
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photos
• Proficient understanding of forest sampling techniques and applicable statistics
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs including Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate customer satisfaction and effective teamwork
• Ability to travel to regional field offices on occasion
• May require limited overnight travel and daily work schedule flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Timber cruising experience
• Contract administration experience
• Experience working with SQL and/or Microsoft Access
• Advanced GIS skills

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $66,703 - $100,055 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.