Forestry Tech II EM-41587

Overview

POSITION : Forestry Technician II

LOCATION : Inchelium, Washington

REPORTS TO : District Officer Inchelium Forestry

SALARY : $21.82- $25.30

CLOSING DATE : October 17, 2025

Basic Functions : This is a non-exempt Journeyman level position that performs technical forest management work for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The incumbent assists professional foresters, the Supervisory Forestry Technician (or Supervisory Forester), or Forestry Technicians of equal or higher grade by performing a variety of technical forestry tasks requiring knowledge of forest biology, related physical sciences, and practical application of standard forestry methods and techniques. Work involves timber sale layout, sale administration on major timber sales, log scaling, presales cruising, forest engineering assignments, fire suppression, and forest development. The role features greater responsibility and contract authority than Forestry Technician I and requires the ability to quickly learn and apply forestry methods and techniques."

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training :

• High school diploma or equivalent, with coursework in mathematics and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc). A strong math and science background is highly recommended.
• Three (3) seasons of experience and satisfactory performance at the Forestry Technician I level (including training completed for an approved Training Plan).
• Certification at the Single Resource Boss level within 2 seasons. Documentation in the form of an Overhead Performance rating will be required to verify experience.
• A Forestry Technician degree or a two-year Natural Resource Management degree from an accredited college or institution, AND one (1) year of satisfactory experience at the Forestry Technician I grade level.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

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.

EEO / Tribal benefits : Tribal member and Indian preference will apply; preference will also be given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.

If required, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribe's Vehicle Insurance. This position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Information : Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155

Contact : Esmeralda Mosqueda, hrs@colvilletribes.com, 509-634-2295

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