August 27, 2010

"Thanks for your prompt reply. I have noticed from my own experience and that of others, that replies can be hard to get...Again THANKS for your PROFFESSIONAL aproach ,we see so little of it." - Comment from one of our applicants

We are in the process of filling the following positions:  

• Construction and general sawhand (full time, year-round)
• Crew leader (This position is filled)
• Forest business management assistant (This position is filled.)

Application process

1. Please review the job descriptions and statement of company values and work environment.
2. Send a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format via email or to:  Focused on the Forest, LLC, 54587 Highway 14, Walden, CO  80480.  Your cover letter and resume should contain the following information:
   1. your contact information
   2. why you are interested in helping to steward the forests of North Park
   3. position you are applying for
   4. relevant work experience
   5. contact information for three references and their relationship to you
3. Please call (970) 723-4316 and leave a message indicating that you have submitted an application, please no phone calls outside of business hours.
4. After we have reviewed your application we will contact you.
5. If we decide to proceed with the hiring process, a pre-employment physical will be required.  The cost of this physical is deducted from your first paycheck and then reimbursed after two months employment.  The physical will include screening for drug and alcohol use.

Company Values and Work Environment

• Safety: We expect you to abide by our rules of safety and those imposed by government agencies for which we work.
• Quality:
  • We are focused on the forest we leave behind and on providing quality in the built environment.
  • We expect your work to meet these standards. If we have to clean up after you, your pay will be withheld accordingly.

• Honest communication:
  • We do not tolerate verbal abuse.
  • We request that you come to us if you have a problem with your work situation before you discuss it with someone outside our company.
• Timeliness:
  • We expect you to show up when you say you will or give us adequate notice of a change in plans.
  • Our business depends on making the most of each minute, and waiting on employees is not a good use of time.
• Retention:
  • We wish to retain employees who share our vision and values and have valuable skills.
  • Periodic slowdowns are inevitable in our climate and business.  We do the best we can to buffer our employees during these periods but we can make no promises.
• Meaningful work:
  • The work we do is physically demanding.
  • To perform at such a high level, the work must serve our vision of healthy future forests.
  • We expect you to share in our vision and mission and work as hard as you are able.
  • In return, we will do our best to provide a work environment that enables you to contribute at your highest level.
• Compensation is dependent on experience.
• Work Week: Initially Monday to Saturday with a floating day off during the week, nominally 8 hour days.  We plan to shift to a Monday to Friday work week.
• Company Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Ten paid holidays per year for full-time employees, the remaining four to be mutually agreed to.

Job Descriptions

Crew Leader

• We are no longer taking applications for this position.

Construction and General Saw Hand

• Full-time, year-round. Seasonal employment a possibility.
• Description:  Perform forest and carpentry/construction work. Carpentry/construction experience and logging experience with a chainsaw required. Equipment operation, welding and/or mechanics experience desired. Demonstrates ability to follow instructions. Demonstrates interest in stewarding the forests of North Park. Demonstrated ability to work with others towards common goals. Shows flexibility in the course of work. Commitment to quality outcomes, safety, our company values, and customer satisfaction.
• Compensation dependent on experience.
• Drivers license required.
• Willingness to relocate to North Park is highly desired, a commute from Fort Collins or Laramie is infeasible.

Forest Business Management Assistant

• We are no longer taking applications for this position.