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Forestry Technician (Log Procurement)

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Tahoe Forest Products LLC

Aug 16

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Reno

Requirements

  • A minimum of four-year degree in forestry or working towards obtaining it.
  • Skilled with Word, Outlook, Excel, GIS-based software Programs.
  • Good communication skills, self-motivation, strong work ethic.
  • Ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicle in mountainous remote areas.
  • Hike in remote areas using maps, compass or GIS-based software programs.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the sawmill. A company four-wheel drive truck will be provided from the mill site.
  • Familiarity with logging operations is not required but will be considered as an additional asset.

Responsibilities

  • - Reconnaissance of potential log and timber purchasing opportunities on federal, state and private properties.
  • - Prepare log purchase and trucking agreements.
  • - Assist with preparing service contract proposals, logging contracts and timber bids.
  • - Timber cruising.
  • - Assist with record keeping and tracking of production, quality control and cost.
  • - Work with log yard crew to manage and record log deck inventory accounting for monthly log deck usage and log deliveries.
  • - Record and report bi-weekly log deliveries by supplier and species.
  • - Professional and efficient interactions with private landowners, State and Federal employees.
  • - Have some log scaling abilities or be willing to learn.
  • - Periodically carry out weigh master duties.
  • - During the off season or when required conduct duties in the log yard and sawmill as needed. Duties will include maintaining the sprinkler system, some equipment operation in the log yard and sawmill. Sawmill and log yard clean-up as well as the ability to operate powered hand equipment including chainsaws.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Forestry Technician position?

A minimum of a four-year degree in forestry or a commitment to obtaining it is required.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Candidates should be skilled in using Word, Outlook, Excel, and GIS-based software programs.

Is prior logging experience necessary for this position?

Familiarity with logging operations is not required but will be considered an additional asset.

Are driving skills important for the Forestry Technician role?

Yes, the ability to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle in mountainous remote areas is essential.

What physical demands are associated with the job?

The position involves heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, and exposure to varying environmental conditions.

Will the Forestry Technician need to interact with landowners and government employees?

Yes, professional and efficient interactions with private landowners, State, and Federal employees are part of the job.

Are there opportunities for additional duties during the off-season?

Yes, during the off-season or as needed, the technician may conduct duties in the log yard and sawmill, including maintenance and equipment operation.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment can be noisy, with exposure to high levels of noise, and variable temperature conditions ranging from -20°F to 120°F.

Is there a commitment to maintaining records and inventory?

Yes, the role includes assisting with record keeping, tracking production, quality control, and log deck inventory management.

Does this position require a valid driver’s license?

Yes, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the sawmill are required.

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Tahoe Forest Products LLC

Promoting Forest Health

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
51-200
Employees
2021
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Promoting Forest Health Partnering with public and private landowners and the forestry community in the Sierra Nevada to restore burned areas and prevent future fires. Tahoe Forest Products (TFP) is a new Tahoe-based company dedicated to the responsible commercial milling of logs sourced within our region. TFP’s operation will support forest health as part of critical fire fuels reduction efforts on public and private land, and also in the salvage, clean-up and restoration of local areas impacted by devastating wildfires by offering a convenient location to deliver salvaged timber. Working in partnership with the Washoe Development Corporation, an affiliate of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California, our facility will be the first significant sawmill in the Sierra Nevada in several decades, providing employment opportunities for dozens of local citizens and tribal members. We are excited to breathe new life into a long-dormant, locally sourced wood supply chain and invest in American manufacturing. Tahoe Forest Products was formed for the purpose of constructing a commercial sawmill in the Tahoe region that would provide a nearby destination for the responsible processing of harvested and salvaged local timber. We are funded, managed and governed by longtime Tahoe-area residents and investors. The sawmill has the support of key members of our environmental community, including: Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, Tahoe Fund, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, & The US Forest Service Department of Agriculture.