Planning Forester - Weyerhaeuser
Georgetown, GA
About the Job
Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Planning Forester to join our Southern Timberlands Business in the Coastal Piedmont Region. This full-time, exempt position will report to the Region Planning & Inventory Manager and is based out of the Georgetown, GA office.
*Key Functions*
As a Planning Forester, you will be responsible for harvest planning in the western Georgia/Florida area, building annual harvest plans that align with area silvicultural and harvest strategies. Your role extends to championing safety and risk awareness, intervening when unsafe practices arise, and serving as a model of safety for others. You'll demonstrate expertise in timber management techniques and oversee tract preparation activities, including validating harvest candidates, creating prescriptions, addressing environmental concerns, and marking stream boundaries. The ability to manage SFI-related constraints, such as opening size and adjacency, will be invaluable. This role requires a significant portion of time in the woods and travel.
In this multifaceted role, you'll manage yearly contract budgets, foster communication between marketing, harvesting, and silviculture foresters, and oversee the maintenance of existing forest roads to meet safety and environmental standards, enabling operations to continue in diverse weather conditions. Effective contractor management will be central to your success.
* Bachelors degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field,*OR*equivalent combination of related work experience and education
* At least 2 years of related experience
* Basic negotiating and contract administration skills
* Exhibit a strong grasp of forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs)
* Familiarity with Forest Inventory/GIS systems
* Proficiency in computer software, particularly Excel
* An understanding of harvest supervision, silvicultural goals, and basic forest economics
* Knowledge of mobile applications
* Commitment to adhering to established safety standards
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate in a diverse team environment
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Adept at problem-solving
* Flexibility to take on additional projects and assignments as required
*What We Offer*
*Compensation:*This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $56,500 - $100,100 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 5-7% 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
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*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. *
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*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 corevaluesand 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./
Job: Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction*
Title: *Planning Forester*
Location: *GA-Georgetown*
Requisition ID:** *01021887*
*Key Functions*
As a Planning Forester, you will be responsible for harvest planning in the western Georgia/Florida area, building annual harvest plans that align with area silvicultural and harvest strategies. Your role extends to championing safety and risk awareness, intervening when unsafe practices arise, and serving as a model of safety for others. You'll demonstrate expertise in timber management techniques and oversee tract preparation activities, including validating harvest candidates, creating prescriptions, addressing environmental concerns, and marking stream boundaries. The ability to manage SFI-related constraints, such as opening size and adjacency, will be invaluable. This role requires a significant portion of time in the woods and travel.
In this multifaceted role, you'll manage yearly contract budgets, foster communication between marketing, harvesting, and silviculture foresters, and oversee the maintenance of existing forest roads to meet safety and environmental standards, enabling operations to continue in diverse weather conditions. Effective contractor management will be central to your success.
* Bachelors degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field,*OR*equivalent combination of related work experience and education
* At least 2 years of related experience
* Basic negotiating and contract administration skills
* Exhibit a strong grasp of forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs)
* Familiarity with Forest Inventory/GIS systems
* Proficiency in computer software, particularly Excel
* An understanding of harvest supervision, silvicultural goals, and basic forest economics
* Knowledge of mobile applications
* Commitment to adhering to established safety standards
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate in a diverse team environment
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Adept at problem-solving
* Flexibility to take on additional projects and assignments as required
*What We Offer*
*Compensation:*This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $56,500 - $100,100 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 5-7% 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
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*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 corevaluesand 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./
Job: Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction*
Title: *Planning Forester*
Location: *GA-Georgetown*
Requisition ID:** *01021887*
Source : Weyerhaeuser