Forest Ecologist - Lead Forest Management & Restoration

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community seeks a Forest Ecologist to provide field, technical, and scientific leadership for the Tribe’s Vegetation Program. You will develop forest plans, manage projects, supervise up to five staff, and support permits and environmental compliance.

The role involves conducting ecological research, coordinating with Tribal departments and partners, and guiding data workflows for reports and decision making. Strong GIS skills and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field with supervisory experience.
• Experience leading field crews and managing vegetation programs.
• Strong knowledge of GIS mapping and environmental data handling.
• Licenses: ISA Tree Risk Assessor and WA Pesticide Applicator (or able to obtain in 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead forest management, invasive species control, restoration and monitoring programs.
• Direct vegetation field crews and contracted staff on projects.
• Develop and implement forest plans and vegetation management strategies.
• Design ecological research and monitor forest conditions and climate impacts.
• Prepare technical reports and support environmental compliance and grants.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in forestry / forest ecology / natural resource management

Bachelor's degree in forestry / forest ecology / natural resource management

Tools

ESRI GIS

Survey123

Field Maps

Job description

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community seeks a Forest Ecologist to provide field, technical, and scientific leadership for the Tribe’s Vegetation Program. You will develop forest plans, manage projects, supervise up to five staff, and support permits and environmental compliance.

The role involves conducting ecological research, coordinating with Tribal departments and partners, and guiding data workflows for reports and decision making. Strong GIS skills and relevant licenses are required.