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