Deadline: Mon, 09/12/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Quinault Indian Nation – Department of Natural Resources 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 forester to oversee the technical services program and staff. Primary Functions: • Under the supervision of the Forest Manager, provides organization, supervision, and direction for the Technical Services & Support Section of the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) Department of Forestry including direct supervision of the QIN Inventory and Planning Foresters. • Acts as Forestry’s liaison with grant funding agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB), National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and may act as lead in project design, implementation and administration. • Contract officer for various contracts such as engineering and road construction. • Provides direct support to the Forest Manager, other Managers and Forestry Section Leaders with operations, technical services and other administrative tasks. Qualifications: Qualifications: Must have; Bachelor’s degree with major study in forest management, forest economics, forest science, natural resources or related biological field and five years of professional experience, one of which must have been as a senior forester or equivalent. Or, A.A.S degree with major study in forest management, forest science, or related biological field and Seven years progressively responsible experience in professional forestry management activities of which three years must have been as a senior forester or biologist level or equivalent. Must have or be able to obtain, within the first month of employment, a Washington State driver’s license. Must have and maintain the ability to be insured under QIN automobile insurance. High level of experience within forest inventory systems, salmon habitat restoration, NEPA and employee supervision is preferred. Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel, and GIS software. Must exhibit a high level of competency. Able to comply with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act. Salary: Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications; moving expense reimbursement; full benefit package that includes full health insurance (no premium for individuals), 401k w/match, generous vacation & sick leave, and 14 paid holidays; Optional participation in wildland fire program How to Apply: Contact: Carson Kreidler ckreidler@iqtalentpartners.com 615-988-9633
