Starker Forests, Inc. Job Announcement Forester

Starker Forests, Inc., a family owned timberland company, has an immediate opening for a Forester in our Corvallis, Oregon office. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and education. The position is fulltime, with benefits including health insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, long term disability, life insurance, profit sharing plan and 401K.

General Position Description
The forester will provide a wide variety of field activities to support the intensive forest management activities of Starker Forests, Inc.; primarily in reforestation. The position is primarily fieldwork and candidates must be able to walk and work on steep, brush and slash covered terrain, be able to work in all weather conditions in the Oregon Coast Range, and be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reforestation activities including acquiring seed and seedlings, supervising planting and seedling protection crews, conducting stocking surveys, supervising site preparation, and assisting with burning. Forest inventory and vegetation management, including herbicide and fertilization applications. Young stand management activities, including supervising precommercial thinning and hack/squirt crews.

Desired Qualifications
BS degree in forestry or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education. Prefer at least one year of experience in field forestry activities that includes reforestation, cruising and burning. Basic forestry skills as well as knowledge of state, federal, safety, wildlife, water, and forest practice rules. An Oregon Pesticide Applicators License is preferred. The successful applicant will be required to obtain one after being hired if he/she doesn't have one. Ability to abide by established safety standards, work cooperatively as a member of a team, respond positively to unexpected situations, and have a strong work ethic. Functional computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and ArcGIS. Experience using hand-held data recorders and GPS recorders is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and analytical math skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritize work activities, manage projects, and administer contracts. Ability to speak Spanish beneficial and preferred. Clean driving record as judged by SFI insurance provider. No more than one moving violation in the last 3 years allowed.

Interested and qualified individuals should submit a cover letter and a resumé to:

Marc Vomocil
Starker Forests, Inc.
P.O. Box 809
Corvallis, OR 97339

Or apply@starkerforests.com

Applications accepted through Friday June 6, 2008.

Starker Forests, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting a drug-free and smoke-free workplace with no smoking allowed on Starker Forests property.