GIS Forester

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values

• Safety - Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity - Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship - Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity - Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement - Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction - Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement - Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.
  
  
  

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

The GIS Technician will support forestry operations by utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data. This role involves a wide range of tasks, from data entry and processing to advanced spatial analysis and map production. The technician will work closely with forestry professionals to provide essential geospatial information for decision-making, planning, and monitoring.

This position will perform GIS tasks associated with the management of Hampton’s timberlands. The position is based out of Salem, Oregon and is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development
• Digitize and manage spatial data.
• Manage data workflows and field data collection to provide end users with accurate mapping and data information.
• Consolidate data and information from a variety of users for the development and maintenance of the GIS databases and workflows.
• Perform updates using the following software systems ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Dashboards.
• Assist with recurring requests for data and maps.
• Build and maintain scripts including Python and Arcade.
• Knowledge and or experience working with ESRI software and products.
• At least 2 years of GIS Experience.
• A.A. Degree in Geography or related field, or GIS Certificate.
• Forestry or natural resource experience preferred.
  
  
  

Skills and attributes

• Motivated self-starter
• Team player
• Strong organization skills
• Creative problem solver
• Knowledgeable in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and produces accurate work
• Strong ethics and commitment to Hampton’s core values
  
  
  

Community is important to us, and we encourage and support our employees’ desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education, career and technical education, the arts, diversity and inclusion, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.