Assistant Forester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

CLOSING DATE:      Open Until Filled, with Bi-weekly reviews

POSITION:                Administrative Forester 

SALARY:                   $39.86 - $46.20

REPORTS TO:         Natural Resources Director

LOCATION: Natural Resources Nespelem, WA, Colville, WA, or Wenatchee, WA duty station

Basic Functions:  This is a exempt position. The incumbent will monitor proposed Colville National Forest and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest projects and plans as they affect or impact the Forestry program or tribal operations. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Natural Resource Director. Work will be performed independently with regular reports to the Natural Resource Director. Incumbent will also attend the Natural Resource Division managers’ meetings to coordinate with other program managers. Assists with coordination of other land managers on National Forest projects of interest to the Tribe, serving as a representative of the Tribe where delegated, and may assist with other forestry related functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Requires a Master's degree in Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management or closely related course of study and two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management or closely related course of study and four years of experience
• Required to pass a Federal Security Background Investigation, and maintain clearance throughout employment.
• May be asked to participate in Fire Management Operations up to and including duties required of the arduous level.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance.
• Must be able to obtain a Safety/First Aid card.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Requires thorough knowledge of professional forestry principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of conservation practices required in the state of Washington and on the reservation.
• Knowledge of tribal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices of forest restoration, fuels management, cultural burning and wildfire management.
• Knowledge of nursery operations and conifer seedling development.
• Requires administrative skills and experience in federal and tribal personnel, procurement, budget and accounting services.
• Requires professional knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques of forestry, including sound general knowledge in a wide span of disciplines, i.e., forest management, forest engineering, contract administration, fire management, economics, insect and disease management, cartography, cadastral surveying, wildlife and fish management, recreational management, forest soils, watershed and stream habitat protection.
• Working knowledge of holistic and integrated resource management principles as well as sustained-yield management of a complex forest resource base.
• Knowledge of sound utilization and conservation practices.
• Knowledge of technical problems in matters related to timber harvesting techniques, timber sale contract administration, fire management and forest protection.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local tribal policies and regulations affecting forestry program activities. These policies and regulations include personnel management (both federal and tribal), tribal codes, federal statutes, and local Colville Agency policies.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions, to work independently, to communicate effectively, and to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work within complex collaborative group settings.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. 
• Must be in good physical condition; be able to lift up to 40 pounds, sit and/or stand for long periods at a time.
• Requires ability to work in adverse terrain and weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155, tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com 509-634-2201.