Deadline: Tue, 12/12/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Quinault Indian Nation Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Taholah, Washington Job Description: The Quinault Indian Reservation, located on Washington State’s scenic Olympic Peninsula, includes 208,000 acres with approximately 160k acres of timberland producing 47 million board feet annually. The Quinault Division of Natural Resources (QDNR) is seeking skilled natural resource technicians to perform duties in support of timber management activities. The QDNR is committed to the development of team members and opportunities exist within the organization to grow into new, long-term career paths in the natural resources field. Primary Functions: • Performs pre-harvest reconnaissance on timber stands and water features across varying terrain • Under direction of Staff Foresters, marks property lines, harvest boundaries, and road locations • 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: • Preferred 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 with previous demonstrated experience in related duties may be substituted for an AAS. • 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 maintain the ability to be insured under QIN automobile insurance. • Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain. Salary: $18.12-$23.83/hour Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) with no premium for individuals, 401k w/ 5% employer match, 26-days paid leave (Sick and annual leave), and 16 paid holidays. Relocation expense reimbursement is available. Position includes opportunities for optional participation in National Wildland fire program deployments (overtime). How to Apply: To apply, please complete a QIN job application and submit your application, cover letter, and resume by email to QIN Human Resources at jobs@quinault.org. http://www.quinaultindiannation.com/jobs.htm
