Forest Manager- Closes 08​/15​/2026

Forest Manager I Or II

This position has direct responsibility for overseeing the preparation and administration of the Tribal Forest Management Plan, preparation and sale of Tribal timber, preparation of environmental compliance documents, timber sale and permit administration, and project layout and quality control for reforestation, forest development and other silvicultural projects.

In addition, this position supports the Tribal Fire program by serving as a designated fire crew member and may serve in the role of Crew Supervisor or Single Resource Boss per the Director's discretion. Fire related duties include participating in wildfire response, fuel reduction projects, prescribed fire ignitions, holding operations, and mop-up activities to ensure full containment and compliance incident command standards.

Other duties include administrative responsibilities such as forestry program planning, budget formulation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation; supervising forestry staff; preparing forest management plans for all Tribal timber properties; administering and implementing the firewood program; and acting as a Tribal liaison with area partners, government agencies, industry leaders, and others to further the goals of the Forestry program.

Engineering duties include serving as Logging Systems Specialist for Siletz Reservation, including feasibility, design and layout of complex timber sale logging systems; serving as Road Engineer for Siletz Reservation, including location, design, and layout of timber sale logging roads and evaluation and scheduling of road maintenance activities; overseeing the design, implementation and processing of timber cruises; cruising timber and performing quality control check cruises on work performed by other employees;

appraising timber for purpose of sale; and preparing Environmental Assessments for all timber sale activities.

Timber Sale Administration duties include overseeing and documenting activities of purchasers and operators on reservation logging units, including performance of logging operation inspections to determine compliance with timber sale contracts and timber cutting permits; receiving and accounting for timber sale log scale receipts and certificates on a daily basis during timber sale operation periods; verifying twice monthly scale reports & summaries and providing documentation to the B.I.A.;

meeting all B.I.A. forestry regulations and timber sale handbook requirements for projects on Trust properties; and preparing and administering Timber Sale Check Scaling services.

Forest Manager I may act as Natural Resource Department Director in his/her absence, supervising individuals and their programs; assist with developing, editing and submitting grants that benefit the Natural Resources Department; assist in the development of Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement, along with Good Neighbor Authority and Stewardship Agreements with other federal and state government agencies; serve as Tribal Representative to West Oregon Forest Protective Association, and Keep Oregon Green Association;

prepare Logging Unit Prescribed Burn Plans and Fire Mobilization Plans; perform and or supervise fuel reduction projects including cutting trees and brush, perform fire ignitions for prescribed fires, constructing fire line, and performing "mop up" duties; and assist with issuance of hunting and fishing tags/permits, access permits, special forest product permits, and firewood permits.

Forest Manager II may act as Fire Program Manager in his/her absence, supervising individuals and their programs; assist fire program as a designated fire crew member during fire season, and serve as the role of Crew Supervisor or Single Resource Boss in capacity of National Wildfire Coordination Group standard qualifications of a Firefighter 1, Engine or Crew Boss or higher credentials.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, Forest Science or Forest Engineering or other closely related field, and five years' experience in the practice of forestry, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity for Forest Manager I. Forest Manager II must meet all qualifications established for the Forest Manager I classification and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform higher-level forestry program responsibilities with increased independence and decision-making authority.

For fire related duties, the incumbent must maintain current CPR/First Aid certification, complete the required medical screening, and successfully pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Work Capacity Test within six months of hire, at a minimum.