Deadline: Fri, 02/03/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Spokane Tribe of Indians Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Wellpinit Job Description: The incumbent is responsible for directing and implementing preparation of timber sales on the Spokane Reservation. Responsibilities include designing, implementing and data processing for timber cruises; development of timber appraisals; preparation of timber sales prospectus and contract; implementation of NEPA for silvicultural prescriptions and timber harvest operations; and designing and directing various data collection projects. Incumbent performs duties under the supervision of the Supervisory Forester (Silviculturist). Guidance is available as needed on unusual and/or difficult assignments; otherwise incumbent formulates his/her own work schedule on his/her own initiative and carries work to completion independently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares timber sales documents for harvest treatments and ensures Forest Officer’s Reports are complete; • Trainee level, works under supervision of senior foresters; • Basic presales field duties: timber marking, cruising, mapping and line running; • Assists silviculturist with reconnaissance, vegetation mapping, prescription preparation, harvest unit layout and development of marking guides as needed; • Assembles Forest Officers Reports for timber sales and maintains sales preparation files; • Creates maps with GIS for timber sale contracts; • Compiles cruise data to report realty or timber sale volumes; • Collects and processes GPS data; • Develops prospectus, appraisal, contract and any other documents necessary for the preparation of sales for advertisement; • Prescribed fire, assists as crew member or support staff; • Perform realty cruises and assists with appraisals; • Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Must have a Valid State Driver’s License and a good driving record for insurance purposes. • Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Forest Management, Forest Ecology or similar • Must be familiar with local tree species and forestry practices • Must have training and experience in PC use: operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, database software and forestry applications • Must have training and experience in GPS applications in forestry • Must be physically ablet to perform the job functions, including; ability to lift and carry 45 lbs, ability to walk all day in steep, rugged terrain, ability to work in inclement weather. OTHER: • One (1) year experience in the natural resources field preferred. • Firefighter 2 qualified for prescription burning is recommended. Salary: $27.61/hr Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, matched 401K, twenty-two paid holiday/wellness days off per year, plus bi-weekly personal time off (PTO) accrual and cash out ability. How to Apply: Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Empero Corral (509) 458-6583 or (509) 458-6527, Fax (509) 458-6556 E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com All Applications Must Be Received in the HR Department No Later Than 4:30pm on the Closing Date The Spokane Tribe of Indians Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy All Applicants Are Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation
