Weyerhaeuser • Broken Bow, OK 74728
Job #2703002600
Weyerhaeuser has an immediate opening for a Forestry Development Professional within our Southern Timberlands business. This is a Full Time, Exempt position located in De Queen, AR with consideration given to our Broken Bow, OK location.?Relocation benefits are available for this and subsequent positions.
Background:?Entry level developmental position that assists with land management, procurement and harvesting activities in a team-oriented environment. ?Generally, works under close guidance with assigned mentors and a detailed development plan.
*Key Functions:?*
Safely learn and perform various responsibilities that may include map reading, working with legal descriptions, carrying out Best Management Practices (BMP's), fire suppression, surveying, basic cruising, pest management, photo interpretation, and public relations.
Learning Weyerhaeuser forestry practices such as: ?inventory systems, prescriptions, contract administration, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), negotiation skills, knowledge of equipment capabilities, knowledge of soil characteristics, and knowledge of tree physiology.
Learning the harvesting function, including contractor management and related activities as well as the procurement function, including purchase of stumpage through various processes.
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in forestry or related field (or on track to receive your Bachelors degree by August 2024) _OR_equivalent combination of work experience and education
Hands-on field experience in field forestry activities and field experience desirable
Basic forestry skills as well as knowledge of state, federal, safety, wildlife, water and forest practice rules/statues
Willingness to abide by established safety standards
Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and use of hand-held data recorders
Excellent communication skills-both oral and written
Strong interpersonal, presentation and problem solving skills
Experience in project management and contract administration
Capability to prioritize work activities and assignments
Willingness and skills to support the work needs of the team outside your area of assigned responsibility
Good teaming skills including the ability and willingness to work in a diverse team environment
Excellent work ethic
Basic math skills
Works well with ambiguity
What We Offer
Compensation:This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $48,175 - $72,193 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 forests 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. /
Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Title: Forestry Development Professional
Location: AR-De Queen
Requisition ID: 01021204
Other Locations: USA-OK-Broken Bow
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