Field Forester

The incumbent contributes to the Department of Forestry by assisting the Forest Development Officer in the management of a forest-wide Reforestation program. Administer stocking survey and cruise contracts for timber sales and stand-based inventory. The position is expected to be 75/25% fieldwork/office work. Warm Springs Forestry is looking for a driven individual with a 'can do!' attitude to fill this position.

Familiar with using ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro, ability to learn or use Forest Projection System (FPS), and Microsoft Access and Excel. Strong technical writing skills are a must. Professional knowledge of silviculture, forest entomology and forest pathology, plant physiology, forest soils, and botany to evaluate and successfully reforest areas found on the Reservation. Professional knowledge of cone collection and seed processing on a large scale to ensure enough seed is gathered and maintained to support the reforestation program. Knowledge of conifer species reproduction cycle to properly time harvesting of tree cones for optimal seed yield. Knowledge of natural resource planning, environmental sciences, ecology, silviculture, reforestation, forest inventory and other related fields to assist in preparation of Forest Management and Integrated Resource plans. Knowledge of conifer nursery practices and procedures to ensure for production of desired tree seedlings for regenerating harvested forest sites. Experience in procuring nursery services to produce target seedlings for upwards of 6 to 8 different conifers species used for artificial regeneration. The complexity involved in managing a complex program warrant that the individual must be an experienced professional forester. The incumbent, under the direction of the Forest Development Supervisor, ensures that the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Trust forest lands are properly managed to insure sustainability for future generations. Contract administration can involve up to eight contractors working at different locations throughout the reservation. Contract guidelines and specifications can vary widely depending upon the stand type and ecological conditions. Treatment areas vary from low elevation ponderosa pine to true fir species in the higher elevations. Incumbent is responsible for effective and efficient execution of the artificial regeneration program on the reservation. Incumbent ensures nursery(s) contracts produce ideal seedlings to ensure for optimum growth, survival, and stocking of regenerated forest lands. It is essential that the incumbent utilize effective communication skills, both oral and written, while administering both nursery and planting contracts in order to ensure for thorough and successful execution of reforestation program. The incumbent's responsibility of successfully executing the reforestation program is vital as it ensures sustainable management of the Tribes trust forest lands. Incumbent must be able to deal with all levels of contractor's skills and abilities in attaining contract compliance. The incumbent supplies supervisor with appropriate empirical data and suggestions in implementing and improving the overall forest development program. The incumbent carries out assignments independently and provides feedback to his supervisor in the form of field data, oral and written reports.