Location: Quinault Division of Natural Resources – Taholah, WA

Salary and Benefits: $15.43-$18.30/hour with full benefit package that includes health insurance (no premium for individuals), 401k w/ match, vacation, sick leave and 14 paid holidays; Optional
participation in wildland fire deployments

Employment Status: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: Open until filled

General Description:

The Quinault Indian Reservation, located on Washington State’s scenic Olympic Peninsula, includes approximately 160k acres of timberland producing 47 million board feet annually. The Quinault
Division of Natural Resources is seeking skilled natural resource technicians to perform duties in support of timber management activities.

Primary Functions:

  •  Performs pre-harvest reconnaissance on timber stands and water features
  •  Marks property lines, harvest boundaries, and road locations
  •  Collects and maintains organization of data on forestry activities
  •  Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, and industry software for assigned tasks
  •  Operates common field forestry tools, GPS units, and electronic data collectors
  •  Monitors active harvesting operations and documents progress
  •  Represents sale administrator in communication with logging operators

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include an Associate of Applied Science degree with major study in forest technology or other related natural resource field. A high school diploma or equivalent with
previous demonstrated experience in related duties may be substituted for an AAS. The successful candidate must be able to pass a federal background check, and drug screening; hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license and have and maintain the ability to be insured under QIN automobile insurance. Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain.

To apply, please visit http://www.quinaultindiannation.com/jobs.htm and complete a QIN job application. Send your application and resume by email to Jeannie Underwood, Human Resources
Specialist at junderwood@quinault.org. For further information regarding the details of these positions you may contact Eric North, QDNR Harvest Manager at enorth@quinault.org.