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Forestry Tech III/TI Jobs in Nespelem, Washington, USA at Colville Tribes
Position: Â Forestry Tech III (TI-37997)
Location: Nespelem
Job DetailsJob Location:
Nespelem – Nespelem, WASalary Range: $24.60 – $28.52 Hourly
CLOSING DATE:Open Until Filled, With Bi-weekly reviews
POSITION:Forestry Technician III SR
SALARY:$24.60 to $28.52, per hour DOE
REPORTS TO:Supervisory Forestry Tech. III
LOCATION:Forestry OND, Nespelem, WA
Basic Functions:This is a Non-Exempt position. This is anadvanced Journeymanlevel position that performs technical forest management work for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. This is the highest grade level in this series classification – individuals at this level desiringpromotionto the next higher level(Supervisory Forestry Technician)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 anequal or highergrade level by performing a variety of technical forestry tasks requiring basic knowledge of forest biology, related physical sciences, Accounting/Purchasing procedures for payments, records and filing contracts, and thepractical applicationof standard forestry methods and techniques.
ThePRIMARY
Job Dutiesinclude developing/processing activities related toForest Development contractsof PCT, Excavator Piling, Cone Collection, Stocking Surveys, Planting Seedlings, payments/vouchers, cuff accounts and seasonal work in timber sale activities of sale administration onmajortimber sales, including log scaling, timber cruising, and forest engineering assignments, fire suppression. This class of work is characterized by asignificantlygreaterdegree of responsibility and contract authority than at the Forestry Technician I and II grade levels.
The nature of work is alsosignificantly morecomplex than the work assignments at the Forestry Technician II level. Thisgreater degree of responsibility, authority, and complexityis exemplified by the value and nature of assigned projects. The requirement to have the experience, knowledge, and skill to apply existing or new forestry methods and techniques is extremely critical in this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with some coursework in mathematics and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc). A strong math and science background is highly recommended.ANDThree (3) years of experience and satisfactory performance (documented by performance appraisals) at the Forestry Technician II grade level (Including an approved Training Plan). Five (5) years’ experience and satisfactory performance (documented by performance appraisals) at the Forestry Technician I level.
ANDCertification at the Single Resource position, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss III level for Fire Management, with at least two (2) fires or burns performed at this level. Documentation in the form of an Overhead Performance rating will be required to verify experience.
A Forestry Technician degree or a two-year NaturalResource Managementdegree from an accredited college or institution,ANDthree (3) years of satisfactory experience at the Forestry Technician II grade level.
Demonstrated ability to supervise small groups of forestry technicians or seasonal help on assigned projects.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain prior to hire, a valid WA State Driver’s License. In addition, …
Title: Forestry Tech III/TI
Company: Colville Tribes
Location: Nespelem, Washington, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Government
