Overview
JOB SUMMARY:
The Forestry Program Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the Forestry Program on the Port Madison Indian Reservation, and works directly with the Natural Resources Director in setting priorities and implementing actions. Incumbent manages and mentors program staff, updates and implements the Port Madison Indian Reservation Forest Management Plan, communicates and coordinates with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, develops and manages program budgets and grants, evaluates program capacity and needs, and develops strategies to address priorities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Manages Forestry Program staff.
Develops and manages Forestry Program budgets, grants, and contracts. Updates and implements the Forest Management Plan.
Develops applicable documents and conducts other actions needed for the management of forestry lands within the Reservation.
Prepares and implements the silviculture prescriptions directed by the Forest Management Plan that include timber harvesting, reforestation, and plantation maintenance.
Manages timber harvest and other forest revenue-generating activities on Tribal allotments in compliance with federal environmental and forestry regulations and, to the maximum extent possible, in coordination with BIA support services.
Provides annual reports to BIA on forest management plans and accomplishments; and funding.
Maintains Forestry Program inventory including tools, equipment and associated storage facilities, assigned vehicles, and forested trust land access gates and roads.
Experience with GPS data collection, data recording and record keeping
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, ArcGIS mapping, and timber cruising software Experience in writing grants and/or funding proposals is preferred
Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends is required Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Federal, State, Tribal Background check required Pre-Employment Drug Testing required
Random Drug Testing
Native American & Indian preference
