Forester 1

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.