Senior Forestry Geologist Leader

We are seeking a licensed professional geologist or certified engineering geologist to lead our forestry team in California. This critical position plays a key role in geologic and slope stability assessments for private timberlands.

The Senior Geologist will oversee Timber Harvest Plans, Habitat Conservation Plan compliance, watershed analysis, and landslide mitigation while mentoring a team of geologists.

• Leadership: Supervise and mentor geologists and geologists-in-training.
• Training: Deliver geologic training sessions for foresters and resource professionals.
• Field Work: Conduct geologic field studies, mapping, and aerial photographic analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare Timber Harvest Plans and Watershed Wide Waste Discharge Reports.
• Restoration: Manage road construction, repair, and stream restoration with minimal environmental impact.
• Data Analysis: Maintain a landslide inventory and analyze watershed data.
• Collaboration: Work with Registered Professional Foresters and resource professionals.
• Public Presentations: Share geologic findings in both private and public settings.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Geomorphology, Soil Science, or Watershed Science.
• Experience: At least 5 years in forestry geosciences or related fields.
• Licensure: Must hold or be able to attain a California Professional Geologist or Certified Engineering Geologist license.
• Skills: Proficient in GPS, topographic mapping, ArcView/ArcPro, and MS Office Suite (CAD experience is a plus).
• Physical Capability: Comfortable hiking steep terrains and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of mass wasting geomorphology and soil conservation in forested environments.

• A competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 per year based on experience, education, and location.
• A comprehensive benefits package.