Forester — Indigenous Forest Health & Regeneration

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer matching up to 4%

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is seeking a Forester with Level I–III responsibilities to support forest health, regeneration, and sustainable management of Ancestral Forest lands. The role combines field work, data collection, and collaboration with tribal teams to balance environmental, economic, and cultural priorities.

Level I–III duties progress from coordinating restoration activities to leading vegetation management, timber and permit processes, and interagency coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science, biology, conservation biology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of forestry or natural resources experience (Level I).
• Experience in remote forest settings and working with Indigenous communities or Tribal governments.
• Knowledge of forest plants, habitats, and silvicultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forest restoration activities such as thinning, replanting, and fuel reduction.
• Coordinate field logistics and safety briefings for workers and contractors.
• Develop and maintain mapping and data to support forest management and tribal access to resources.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

Tools

TAAMS

GIS

Remote sensing

Forest inventory software

Job description

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is seeking a Forester with Level I–III responsibilities to support forest health, regeneration, and sustainable management of Ancestral Forest lands. The role combines field work, data collection, and collaboration with tribal teams to balance environmental, economic, and cultural priorities.

Level I–III duties progress from coordinating restoration activities to leading vegetation management, timber and permit processes, and interagency coordination.