Employer Quinault Indian Nation Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills 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 skilled Forestry Technicians to support the forest product harvest program.Primary Functions:• Performs pre-harvest reconnaissance on timber stands and water features across varying terrain• Marks property lines, harvest boundaries, and road locations for forestry projects• Collects and maintains organization of data on forestry activities• Cruises and scales timber and other forest products• Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, GIS and other industry software for assigned tasks• Operates common field forestry tools, GPS units, and electronic data collectors• Monitors active harvesting operations and documents progress Qualifications:Minimum qualifications include an Associate of Applied Science degree with major study in forest technology or other related natural resource field. A high school diploma or equivalent, in combination with other relevant education and related work experience, may be considered.The successful candidate must be able to pass a federal background check and drug screening; Must hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license; Must have and maintain the ability to be insured under QIN auto insurance. Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Taholah, WA Salary: $26.66 - $34.66 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hourly rates are based on a 32-hour full-time work week. Job Benefits: Benefit package includes full health, vision & dental insurance (no premium), 401k w/match.QIN Employees enjoy a 32-hour work week (M-Th); paid annual and sick leave, growing with tenure.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. Application Deadline: Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.quinaultindiannation.com/161/Human-Resources
