Forestry Technician II

CLOSING DATE: May 22, 2026

POSITION: Forestry Technician II

SALARY: $21.35-$24.75, per hour DOE

REPORTS TO: Inchelium District Officer

LOCATION: Forestry; Inchelium, Washington

Basic Functions: 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 an 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. This class of work is characterized by a significantlygreater 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: 

• Requires 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; AND 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).
• OR a Forestry Technician degree or a two-year Natural Resource Management degree from an accredited college or institution, AND one (1) years of satisfactory experience at the Forestry Technician I grade level.
• Requires 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.
• Requires possession of, or the ability to obtain prior to hire, a valid Washington State Driver’s License. In addition, employee must be insurable under the Tribe’s licensing requirements.
• If assigned to Forest Development must possess and maintain a Public Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Familiarity with forest environments.
• Working knowledge of timber sale contracts 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 of applicable Tribal and local federal policies as they pertain to employee.
• 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 automotive equipment, and the ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Knowledge of various practices used in the management and improvement of forests.
• Working knowledge of prescribed fire as a tool for meeting forest management objectives.
• Knowledge of forest fire suppression techniques, up to what would be expected of some one performing at the Crew Boss or Single Resource Boss level.
• Ability to identify all local species of trees.
• Ability to conduct various forest surveys.
• 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, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise small groups of forestry technicians or seasonal help on assigned projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Arc View software applications

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, 509-634-2201. Tanya.Ives.HRS@colvilletribes.com