WE'RE HIRING

Position Summary: 

Enjoy working outdoors in forested and rural settings? Woodland Solutions Group is hiring Road Inventory Technician Interns to validate maps through fieldwork and collect road inventory data in the forests of California. Our goal is to provide interns with opportunities to gain relevant, hands-on experience on projects within the professional forest management industry.

As an intern, opportunities may include:

• On-the-job training within DJ&A's GIS and environmental sciences service areas.
• Developing technical expertise in forest road system inventory and maintenance (data collection, maintenance prescriptions, rural road infrastructure upgrades, etc.).
• Gaining experience in forest navigation and field data collection using ESRI Field Maps.
• Exposure to contracting with land management professionals from a major utility firm.

Internship Details:

• Location(s): California, various sites 
• Duration/Schedule: 10–12 weeks (May–August). 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities. Mon– Thu, 7:00 am–5:00 pm; Fri, 7:00 am–4:00 pm 
• Compensation: Hourly wage based on experience. Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. Work-related travel costs covered. $500/month housing stipend for relocation.

Internship Program:

Week 1 - Orientation

Interns begin on a mutually agreed start date and attend an orientation led by the internship committee. Orientation includes:

• Introduction to DJ&A staff and company
• Overview of internship program and expectations
• Goal setting
• Review of employee handbook, policies, and safety materials
• Summary of ongoing project work in the intern's area of interest
• Initial work assignments and client project training
• Introduction to the required end-of-internship presentation

Weeks 2-11 - Project Work

Interns work closely with staff and clients on projects aligned with their interests. The internship committee and project managers ensure assignments provide hands-on experience, skill development, and meaningful contributions.

Week 12 - Wrap-Up

Interns complete remaining tasks and deliver their internship presentation at DJ&A's weekly staff meeting.

Woodland Solutions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity.

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Woodland Solutions Group (WSG) is always on the lookout for motivated professionals in GIS, remote sensing, forestry, vegetation management and software development, no matter your career level.

We invite you to send us your resume today.  Our HR team will be in touch with you concerning relevant career opportunities. Thank you.

WSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We value diversity. View our EEO Statement here. 

Position Summary

As a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) for Woodland Solutions Group, you will join our talented forestry team and be responsible for preparing, submitting, and administering Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs) and related timber operation documents in compliance with the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR) and the Professional Foresters Law (Public Resources Code §§ 750–783). You will be comfortable splitting time between office-based plan preparation and extensive field work on timberland properties, combining your strong technical forestry skills with hands-on experience navigating California's regulatory review process. You possess:

• Active Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license issued by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
• Valid California driver's license and ability to travel regularly to timberland properties in a company-provided truck.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs).
• Conduct field reconnaissance, timber cruising, resource assessments, and field evaluations.
• Delineate and flag harvest unit boundaries, watercourse and lake protection zones (WLPZs), equipment exclusion zones, and other plan-required features in the field.
• Crew oversight and supervision and conformance with approved plans and Forest Practice Rules.
• Participate in work planning and forecasting during team calls.
• Stay current on changes to the California Forest Practice Rules, Board of Forestry policy, and CEQA requirements as applied to timber operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• RPF certification
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional forestry experience, including direct experience preparing and administering California THPs.
• Working knowledge of the California Forest Practice Rules (14 CCR), the Forest Practice Act, and CEQA as applied to timber harvesting.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS), GPS units, and standard timber cruising
• Ability to hike steep, rugged terrain for extended periods in variable weather conditions while carrying field equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, technically accurate regulatory documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established working relationships with CAL FIRE review teams and other California regulatory agencies.
• Experience with Modified THPs, Exemptions, Emergency Notices, and/or Nonindustrial Timber Management Plans (NTMPs).
• Familiarity with timberlands in the Sierra Nevada and greater Sacramento region.
• Experience supervising or mentoring foresters-in-training (RPF candidates).

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Folsom, CA 95630

Woodland Solutions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity.

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Woodland Solutions Group (WSG) is always on the lookout for motivated professionals in GIS, remote sensing, forestry, vegetation management and software development, no matter your career level.

We invite you to send us your resume today.  Our HR team will be in touch with you concerning relevant career opportunities. Thank you.

WSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We value diversity. View our EEO Statement here.