Forestry Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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