Deadline: Sat, 08/12/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Quinault Indian Nation Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Taholah, WA Job Description: General Description: The Quinault Indian Reservation (QIR), located on Washington State’s scenic Olympic Peninsula, includes approximately 160k acres of timberland producing 47 million board feet annually. The Quinault Division of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced professional to oversee approximately 2,100 miles of QIR roads in support of forest management activities. Primary Functions: • Acts as lead technical expert regarding the development and maintenance of the QIR’s forest roads network • Prepares and administrates road use agreements for commercial hauling • Executes grant-funded road improvement projects • Oversees the management and use of gravel pits utilized for road development • Reviews department harvest proposals, providing technical specifications and cost estimates • Communicates management objectives to Tribal officials and individual Indian Trust landowners • Budgets and provides contract oversight to road maintenance projects • Maintains strong business relationships with local industry, contractors, and other stakeholders • Provides input to all forest management activities as a member of the QDNR Interdisciplinary Team Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with major study in forest management, forest engineering, civil engineering or other related natural resource field, plus one year of related experience; OR an Associate’s Degree in related study and over three years of demonstrated experience in forest roads management and project leadership. Preferred qualifications: Previous experience with road layout and engineering, common road construction & maintenance practices and equipment, culvert/bridge sizing methodology, and GIS. Demonstrated experience in project management. The successful candidate must be able to pass a federal background check, and drug screening; hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license and have and maintain the ability to be insured under QIN automobile insurance. Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain. Miscellaneous: SIGNING BONUS: $9,500.00 Benefits: Full benefit package that includes full health & dental insurance (no employee premium), 401k w/match, generous vacation & sick leave, and 14 paid holidays. How to Apply: To apply, please visit http://www.quinaultindiannation.com/jobs.htm and complete a QIN job application. Send your application, cover letter, and resume by email to the QIN Human Resources Dept. at jobs@quinault.org.
