Forestry Tech II (EM-42578)

CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2025

POSITION: Forestry Technician II

SALARY: $21.82 - $25.30

REPORTS TO: Forest Development Officer

LOCATION: Omak/Nespelem, Washington

Basic Functions:  This is a non-exempt position. This is a journeyman level position that performs technical forest management work for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. This is the second highest grade level in this series classification - individuals at this level desiring promotion to the next higher level (Forestry Technician III) 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 equal or higher grade level by perfom1ing 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. Primary work duties involve activities related to Forest Development Activities, timber sale layout, sale administration on major timber sales, presales cruising, and forest engineering assignments, fire suppression. Also this position could be detailed to assist the Green house manager in over sight of COLD STORAGE facilities, tracking inventory of seedlings, monitoring temperatures, reporting repairs/damages. This class of work is characterized by a significantly greater degree of responsibility and contract authority than at the Forestry Technician I grade levels. The nature of work is also significantly more complex than the work assignments at the Forestry Technician I level. This greater degree of responsibility, authority, and complexity is exemplified by the value and nature of assigned projects. The requirement to quickly learn and apply existing or new forestry methods and techniques is extremely critical in this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education 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.

• Three (3) seasons of experience and satisfactory performance (documented by performance appraisals) at the Forestry Technician I level (including training completed for an approved Training Plan).

• Certification of Log Scaling at Advanced level done yearly through BIA Check Scaler & carded/documented. Documentation in the form of a Certification for future Log Scaling roll outs/workshops 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 (I) years of satisfactory experience at the Forestry Technician I grade level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Familiarity with district forest environments/watersheds and transportation systems.

• Working knowledge of timber sale contracts, maps, ops plans and their requirements.

• Working knowledge of the various Forest Development contracts and their requirements.

• Working knowledge of the CCT's 208 Forest Practices/Water Quality Act and its requirements.

• Knowledge of applicable Tribal and federal regulations as they pertain to forest management activities.

• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities to Log Scale at all mills, recording, managing, processing log scale data in timely manner for payment.

• Working knowledge of logging systems, and road layout and construction as they relate to timber sales.

• Knowledge in the use of tools and equipment specific to forestry operations.

• Knowledge in the operation of various types of Four wheel drive, UTV's/ hooking Trailer hitches. Knowledge of ALL Silviculture practices in implementing various prescriptions and site preps as needed.

• Working knowledge of prescribed fire as a tool for meeting forest management objectives.

• Knowledge of WILDFIRE suppression techniques, up to what would be expected performing at the Single Resource Boss level.

• Knowledge of all Eight coniferous species growing on the reservation of trees.

• Ability to conduct various forest surveys, Timber cruising, seedlings, insect/disease, vegetation/habitats. 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 (completion reports, payment vouchers, logging 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 interact with Forest Development Contractors, Timber Sale Purchasers, Logging Contractors, Subcontractors, and their employees in a professional manner regarding contract matters.

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, as needed to meet work assignments.

• Skill in the use of various manual and power tools and equipment used in forestry operations.

• Working knowledge of various contracts, including but not limited to, precommercial thinning, tree planting, small commercial timber sales, major timber sale contracts, etc.

• Familiarity and working knowledge of 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: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155, 509-634-2295 Esmeralda.mosqueda.hrs@colvilletribes.com .