Landscape-Scale Forest Ecologist & Restoration Specialist

Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Plummer (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A Native American Tribal organization in Plummer, Idaho is seeking a Forest Ecologist to manage forest restoration programs, develop management plans, and conduct ecological surveys. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Forestry or a related field along with substantial experience in forest management, ideally in a Tribal setting. You will work closely with multiple departments to promote biodiversity and sustainability, while also handling grant administration and regulatory compliance. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in forest management.
• At least two years of experience with a Tribal natural resource management program.
• Valid State driver's license required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Landscape Scale Fee Restoration program.
• Develop forest management plans and conduct ecological surveys.
• Conduct data analysis using GIS and statistical software.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal values and environmental standards.

Skills

Stand conditions knowledge

Environmental considerations knowledge

Forest ecology expertise

Silviculture of major forest cover types

Technical report writing

Data analysis

GIS skills

Knowledge in firefighting techniques

Ecological sampling techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Forestry or related field

Bachelor's Degree with extensive experience

Tools

Forest Projection and Planning System (FPS)

Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Excel

ArcGIS and/or ArcPro

Job description

A Native American Tribal organization in Plummer, Idaho is seeking a Forest Ecologist to manage forest restoration programs, develop management plans, and conduct ecological surveys. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Forestry or a related field along with substantial experience in forest management, ideally in a Tribal setting. You will work closely with multiple departments to promote biodiversity and sustainability, while also handling grant administration and regulatory compliance. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.