Forester II / III (Silviculturist)

Kalispel Tribe of Indians; Usk (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is seeking a Forester to manage all phases of Presale/Silvicultural programs on tribal forest lands under the Forest Program Manager. Responsibilities include identifying and preparing harvest units, creating and maintaining harvest schedules, and directing inventory planning.

The role ensures forestry activities meet NEPA requirements and Tribal cultural clearances, and involves preparing and administering contracts for timber sales and silviculture projects such

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare harvest units and timber stand improvement prescriptions.
• Plan and direct Forest management and inventory planning programs.
• Ensure forestry activities meet NEPA requirements and Tribal cultural clearances.
• Prepare and administer contracts related to timber sales and silviculture projects.

Job description

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF WORK

The Forester functions under the general direction of the Forest Program Manager and is in charge of all phases of Presale/Silvicultural programs on all Kalispel Tribe forested lands. Major areas of responsibility include identification and preparation of harvest units, timber stand improvement prescriptions, meeting annual allowable cut (AAC) targets, developing and maintaining annual and 5 year harvest schedules, planning and directing Forest management and inventory planning programs, and ensuring all forestry activities meet the requirements of the National Environmental Protection Act and Tribe cultural clearances. Prepares and administers contracts related to timber sales and timber stand improvement projects including planting, cone collection, mastication, and pre-commercial thinning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Forester performs work under the general supervision of the Forest Program Manager with substantial latitude for exercise of independent j...