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Form of workCLOSING DATE: Friday, January 12, 2024
POSITION: Forestry Technician I
SALARY: 16.98 – 20.18 / hour DOE
REPORTS TO: Forestry District Officer
LOCATION: Nespelem, WA (OND Forestry)
Basic Functions: This is an Entry level position that performs technical forest management work for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. This is the entry level in this series classification – individuals at this level desiring promotion to the next higher level (Forestry Technician II) will have to apply and compete for positions when they are advertised. An employee occupying a position at this grade level is responsible for assisting professional foresters, the Supervisory Forestry Technician (or Supervisory Forester), or Forestry Technicians of and equal or higher grade level by performing a variety of technical forestry tasks requiring basic knowledge of forest biology, related physical sciences, and the practical application of standard forestry methods and techniques. The work involves activities related to timber sale layout, sale administration on major timber sales, log scaling presales cruising, and forest engineering assignments, fire suppression, and forest development. The nature of work is also significantly more complex than the work assignments at the Forestry Aide level.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent, with some course work in mathematics and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc).
- A strong math and science background is highly recommended.
- One (12) season of experience and satisfactory performance (documented by interviews/evaluations) at the Forestry Aide level (progress of a NR Training Plan).
- Certification at the Wildland Fire Fighter I. Training Documents will be required to verify experience.
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- A Forestry Technician degree/Certification or a two-year Natural Resource Management degree from an accredited college or institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with forest environments and all Natural Resources.
- Knowledge of being Contract Officer Rep. for all Forestry Contracts, Timber Sales, Forest Development.
- Knowledge of forest fire suppression techniques, up to what would be expected of someone performing at the advanced firefighter or squad boss level.
- Ability to identify all local species of trees in forest or log yard.
- Ability to conduct various forest surveys for stocking, insect/diseases/ cones.
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical tasks in the outside environment, under all types of weather and terrain conditions.
- Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to keep routine written records, with respect to contract files (Accomplishment reports, progress reports, etc.).
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and the ability to apply guidelines to varied and specific situations.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, as needed to meet work assignments.
- Skill in the use of various manual and power tools, Forestry equipment used in forestry operations.
- Computer Skills and knowledge of ArcMap, word processing, spreadsheets, and data base software.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Diane Stensgar, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296 diane.stensgar.hrs@colvilletribes.com
