Deadline: Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Kalispel Tribe of Indians Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Usk, Washington Job Description: The Forester/Silviculturist functions under the general direction of the Forest Program Manager and is in charge of all phases of Presale/Silvicultural programs on all Kalispel Tribe forested lands. Major areas of responsibility include identification and preparation of harvest units, timber stand improvement prescriptions, meeting annual allowable cut (AAC) targets, developing and maintaining annual and 5 year harvest schedules, planning and directing Forest management and inventory planning programs, and ensuring all forestry activities meet the requirements of the National Environmental Protection Act and Tribe cultural clearances. The incumbent recommends, designs, and implements forest management and habitat restoration/enhancement projects to improve forest habitat conditions for wildlife benefit on all Kalispel Tribal mitigated lands based on individual stand exam assessments. Prepares and administers contracts related to timber sales and timber stand improvement projects including planting, cone collection, mastication, and pre-commercial thinning. A Silviculturist IV (federally NASP certified) may serve as the Lead Silviculturist on the interagency “Trails” TFPA. Minor duties include development of programmatic prescriptions on USFS, WADNR, and Kalispel Tribal lands, development of site specific prescriptions in context with “Trails” programmatic EA, coordination with USFS, WADNR, and participating private landowners, and public presentations to interested/affected parties on proposed silvicultural prescriptions. Qualifications: Practical and technical knowledge of vegetation sampling and monitoring methods, procedures, and technology, and skill to apply that knowledge with only general supervision to solve practical problems in a wide range of functions. Knowledge of Kalispel Reservation flora and plant community types found. Ability to quickly and correctly identify habitat types found on Kalispel Tribal lands. Practical knowledge of statistics and sampling techniques. Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS to develop and update geographic data bases reflecting vegetation monitoring, vegetation change, forest health identification and monitoring, and growth and mortality trends. Knowledge of and experience utilizing GPS and handheld data recorders to locate and record field plots and collect stand, plot, and tree data for timber sales, timber appraisals, and reconnaissance projects. Technical expertise in MBG TOOLS (or another cruise compilation software), Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, FVS Or FPS (or another growth and yield modeling software), and GPS interface software such as Trimble Pathfinder and/or Avenza. Ability to: write and speak clearly and effectively including the ability to synthesize research findings and formulate effective strategy for ecosystem restoration, including maintaining and increasing the presence of historically critical plant species to the Kalispel Tribe, to a variety of audiences; organize, schedule and implement plant communities and plant association research or management studies, including the ability to coordinate, lead or supervise technical or nontechnical volunteer or staff in performing variety of outdoor work tasks in inclement weather. Must be able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Miscellaneous: All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Kalispel Tribe in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations which may interfere with that. “I certify that I have read this job description and understand each one of the requirements for this position, including but not limited to the physical requirements. Salary: $48,.701 - $66,295 (depending on experience) Benefits: The Kalispel Tribe offers the following competitive benefits for qualified employees: - Free training and opportunity for tuition reimbursement - Quarterly on-site financial planner to assist with financial goals - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Holiday pay - Discretionary 401(k) matching contributions - Life insurance and AD&D - Employee Assistance Program - Birthday rewards program - Years of service program - Discounts at select Kalispel Tribe-owned venues - Discretionary Bonuses How to Apply: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/NOR1008NQUST/JobBoard/baa3b947-cf41-a9c8-5e20-b6328471b1b0/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=546190f4-5cdd-4fd8-b61f-7188990ee36d Contact Shawn Hartzer, Forest Manager, with questions at: 509-503-8019
