Description

Weyerhaeuser has an immediate opening for a Forestry Development Professional within our Southern Timberlands business. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. 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 Information: This is a developmental role which will typically encompass approximately 12 months of intensive training and hands-on work. Individual will be assigned to the next role once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs. This will most likely require a relocation to a different geography in the south (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina or Virginia).

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in forestry or related field (or on track to receive your Bachelors degree by August 2023) 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

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

Primary LocationUSA-NC-Vanceboro

Other LocationsUSA-LA-Winnfield, USA-AR-De Queen, USA-FL-Newberry, USA-GA-Georgetown, USA-LA-Ruston, USA-GA-Brunswick, USA-VA-Lynchburg, USA-MS-Columbus, USA-SC-Moncks Corner, USA-LA-Hammond, USA-AR-Sheridan, USA-MS-Hattiesburg, USA-GA-Carrollton, USA-SC-Newberry, USA-AL-Thomasville, USA-MS-Meridian, USA-AR-Crossett, USA-MS-Brookhaven, USA-OK-Broken Bow, USA-GA-Madison

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Entry Level

Job Type Experienced

Shift Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance Available