The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2). Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development branch.
The mission of the Forest Service is "To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." Its motto is "Caring for the land and serving people." As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the US Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. The agency's ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people.
We 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 around the world, we offer a range of exciting careers opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
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Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation, family-owned forest products company. Started in 1949 with one small sawmill – today we employ over 6500 crew members and are one of the largest U.S. lumber producers. We are committed to responsible land management to protect the environment while providing quality wood products and renewable power to consumers.
SPI owns and sustainably manages over 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 10 million new trees every year. Our forests are carefully managed by a team of foresters, wildlife biologists, botanists & other professionals.
Our advanced manufacturing processes allow us to utilize nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our mills. We produce lumber, millwork, and landscaping material. Any byproduct material is converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
Our Sierra Pacific Windows division crafts windows and doors at our 5 manufacturing plants from wood grown and harvested in our own forests. From planted seed to delivered window and door, we have a truly vertically integrated process. Today, Sierra Pacific products are installed in 30 countries around the globe, with more than 600 dealers and distributors across the country.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
In addition to paid vacation and 10 paid holidays, we provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.
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