Forestry Manager

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Oversees all timber harvesting on Tribal lands

Obtains all Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) permits necessary for tree removal on the reservation

Manages the Tribal member services offered through the Forestry Department

Develops and implements a reservation-wide Forest Management Plan

Ensures all grant funds, contracts, and agreements are properly executed

Monitors departmental employee effectiveness through recognition, coaching, counseling, skill advancement, performance evaluation, and corrective action

Serves as a mentor, coach, and positive role model for ethical behavior

What you’ll need to be successful:

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry

Ten (10) years of experience in practical forestry management and program administration

Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of BIA forestry policies and regulations preferred

Sustainably Forestry Initiative (SAF) certified, or Society of American Forester (SAF) certified, preferred

Background Checks and Screening Requirements:

Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification)

Benefits you’ll love:

Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually

3 weeks of paid holidays

Premium free health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short term disability

Life insurance

401k with match