Forester jobs in Wilmington, NC

Join our team as a Planning/Roads Forester within the Southern Timberlands Business, operating in the Carolinas/Virginia Region! As a Planning/Roads Forester, you will be responsible for harvest planning in eastern North Carolina, meticulously crafting annual and 3 to 5-year fee harvest plans that seamlessly align with area silvicultural and harvest strategies. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the Region Planning & Inventory Manager, and is based in Vanceboro, NC.

As a Planning/Roads Forester, you will champion safety and risk awareness, which includes intervening when unsafe practices arise and serving as a model of safety for others. You will demonstrate expertise in timber management techniques, overseeing tract preparation activities with precision—from validating harvest candidates and crafting prescriptions to addressing environmental concerns to marking stream boundaries and cruising. Your adeptness in managing SFI-related constraints, such as opening size and adjacency, will be invaluable. This role enjoys a significant portion of time in the woods.

In this multifaceted role, you'll manage yearly contract budgets, foster seamless communication between marketing, harvesting, and silviculture foresters, and oversee the maintenance of existing forest roads to meet safety and environmental standards, enabling operations to thrive in diverse weather conditions. Effective contractor management will be central to your success.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field OR equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education
  • Preference is at least 2 years of experience
• Basic negotiating and contract administration skills
• Proficiency in cruise design and sampling principals
• Exhibit a strong grasp of forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Familiarity with Forest Inventory/GIS systems and a willingness to master and utilize Weyerhaeuser’s inventory system.
• Proficient in use of computer software, particularly Excel
• Understanding of harvest supervision, silvicultural goals and basic forest economics
• Knowledge of mobile applications
• Commitment to adhering to established safety standards
• Showcase strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adept at problem solving
• Strong teaming skills, with a willingness to collaborate in a diverse team environment
• 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 $56,547 - $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 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.

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.

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.