CLOSING DATE: June 26, 2026
POSITION: Forestry Technician I
(3 positions)SALARY: $20.34 to $22.94, per hour DOE
REPORTS TO: OND District Officer
LOCATION: OND Forestry, Nespelem, WA
Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position.
BENIFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Training: - Requires a High school diploma or equivalent, with some course work in mathematics and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc). A strong math and science background is highly recommended
- Requires three (3) seasons of experience and satisfactory performance (documented by performance appraisals) at the Forestry Aide level (not including training
- Certification at the advanced firefighter or Squad Boss. Documentation will be required to verify experience. OR
- A Forestry Technician degree or a two-year Natural Resource Management degree from an accredited college or institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Familiarity with forest environments.
- Knowledge in the use of tools and equipment specific to forestry operations.
- Knowledge of forest fire suppression techniques, up to what would be expected of some one performing at the advanced firefighter or squad boss level.
- Ability to identify all local species of trees.
- Ability to conduct various forest surveys.
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical tasks in the outside environment, under all types of weather and terrain conditions.
- Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to keep routine written records, with respect to contract files (completion reports, logging progress reports, etc).
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and the ability to applied guidelines to varied and specific situations.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, as needed to meet work assignments.
- Skill in the use of various manual and power tools and equipment used in forestry operations.
- Familiarity and working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, data base software.
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: Tanya Ives, HR Senior Analyst, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com