Silviculture Forester: Closes 06/10/2026

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians • Siletz, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the primary field forester for setting up and administering Tribal silvicultural activities, including, but not limited to, formulating silvicultural prescriptions and conducting project layout and quality control for reforestation, forest development and other silvicultural projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management or Forest Science and two years’ experience in the practice of forestry.
• Knowledge of Western Oregon silviculture, including silvics, dendrology, reforestation, timber stand improvement, prescribed burning, vegetation management and forest economics.
• Knowledge of Contract administration, including timber sale and silvicultural contracts.
• Knowledge of Preparation of environmental compliance documents, including a thorough understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its procedural requirements.
• Knowledge of Current principles, practices and techniques of western Oregon forestry.
• Knowledge of Environmental and climate influences that impact tribal communities.
• Experience in Computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Experience in Technical writing and editing skills with the ability to apply those skills to a wide variety of projects.
• Ability to ascend and descend steep slopes; be willing to work in heavy brush, inclement weather and smoky conditions in all seasons of the year.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to use good judgment in exercising independent action.
• Ability to work independently toward broad objectives and be self-motivated to accomplish them.
• Ability to assist the Siletz Tribal Council in formulating plans to ensure the preservation of its natural resources in perpetuity.
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all silviculture and forest development activities including:
• Formulates silviculture prescriptions for all logging and stand conversion units, all forest development projects, and all plantation maintenance projects.
• Coordinates, plans, documents, and oversees the completion of stand examinations and stocking surveys.
• Coordinates reforestation and plantation maintenance activities, including: seed and seedling acquisition, transportation and storage, planting, interplanting, slashing, firetrailing, animal damage prevention and control, vegetation management, prescribed burning, and precommercial thinning.
• Maintains silvicultural records for all units.
• Develops environmental assessments for all silviculture and forest development projects not covered by timber sale environmental assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level