Planning Forester

This position is a part of Southern Timberlands Business in the Arkansas Oklahoma Region and will report to the Planning Manager. This is a salaried, exempt position located in De Queen, AR. The selected candidate must live within, or be willing to relocate to, a area that allows for a commute of one hour or less to De Queen, AR. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Functions:

Responsible for construction and maintenance of forest roads and bridges in an active, working forest. This includes, but is not limited to, understanding watershed and topography, environmental risks and abatement, road material and composition, weather and ground limitations, public interaction, managing contractor road crews, and the ability to understand value versus cost.

Responsible for a budget that must last a year covering all road associated costs despite unforeseen weather events resulting in road system damage.

Working with local government officials and the USFS on the shared use of roads, their use of our material pits, cost share roads, and most other issues related to roads.

A commitment to and role modeling of safety is essential, and the safety of contractors is the first priority and includes compliance with all of Weyerhaeuser’s safety expectations.

Ability to assume the responsibilities associated with asset protection. These include employee training, coordination of employee wildfire response, coordination with contractors and local wildfire response agencies, and/or assessment of wildfire equipment needs.

A Bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred: 5 years’ experience in road maintenance and construction

Preferred: 5 years’ experience in asset protection

Live within, or be willing to relocate to, a location that allows for a commute of one hour or less to De Queen, AR

Basic negotiating and contract administration skills

Knowledge of practical application of forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Willingness to learn and use Weyerhaeuser’s inventory system

Ability to use computer software systems (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Willingness to participate in and/or lead asset protection (wildfire protection and prevention) activities

Knowledge of mobile applications

Willingness to abide by established safety standards

Demonstrated leadership and people skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Strong communication skills - both oral and written

Problem solving skills.

Good teaming skills including the ability and willingness to work with and across different functions.

Willingness to cover additional projects and assignments as needed

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $49,379-$102,556 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 and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

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 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.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day (1st)

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time