APA is a great place to work and grow. As a matter of fact, the average length of service for an APA employee is more than 10 years. APA employees are the key to developing and maintaining successful partnerships with our members.
At APA, we value education, experience, creativity, innovation, responsibility, and a true sense of customer service. When considering applicants for career opportunities, we look for these attributes. We employ scientists, engineers, technicians, marketing specialists and quality auditors familiar with engineered wood systems. We also employ individuals with management, administrative and operational backgrounds.
Many of our employees work at our Tacoma, WA, headquarters. Career opportunities are occasionally available at major metropolitan areas throughout the United States and Canada.
We value diversity among our employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Current Job Openings
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- Quality Auditor - Southern Oregon
- Director of Building Codes and Standards
APA is pleased to announce our engagement with PRM Consulting Group to lead the retained search for a newly created position of Director, Building Codes and Standards.
This pivotal role is an individual technical contributor responsible for the association’s work in advancing building codes and the development of manufacturing and performance standards for APA members’ products. This includes performing engineering advisory services for the public, member manufacturers and APA staff, and requires technical knowledge of the development and implementation of national and state building codes and standards. A broad and deep professional network and history of collaboration with partners and standards setting organizations for the built environment is an essential accountability for this position.
The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in structural or mechanical engineering, wood science or related field and ten+ years of professional industry experience in wood products, timber engineering or construction. Extensive knowledge of wood product or assembly testing, building codes and standards development is required, including deep expertise in the ICC code development process. A related advanced degree, professional engineer license or experience with ISO 17020, 17025 and 17065 are preferred, but not required. Frequent travel within North America for meetings and events is required.
This is a newly designed position so we are hopeful the market will help us finalize compensation; however, the expected range is $140,000 - $160,000, plus benefits. When determining pay, we consider experience, education, and other job-related factors. If you are interested and your salary requirements exceed this range, or if you have referrals to make, please contact the search lead.
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APA’s benefits package includes the following:
- Paid vacation with a minimum of 3 weeks per year.
- Paid sick leave accruing at 12 days per year.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
- Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Employee Identity Theft Protection.
Generous Benefits
APA employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and benefit plans. We offer:
- Major medical, dental and vision plans for employee and eligible family members
- Group life, AD&D and long-term disability plans
- Long-term care insurance for employee and eligible family members
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
APA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
APA does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law in any employment practices and in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits in any of our activities. For further information about this policy, contact the APA HR Manager at (253) 620-7448.
As an equal opportunity employer, APA – The Engineered Wood Association values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.
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