Forestry Technician I na Yurok Tribe

About the Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of Lead Forestry Technician or Forester, this position assists in the collection of basic forest resource data such as tree attributes, stand level data, and road conditions on tribally owned lands. This position will assist in the performance of a variety of forestry projects including but not limited to brushing, piling, burning, tree planting, and road maintenance.

There will be a fair amount of travel time to and from some plot locations. Travel costs and vehicles are provided to conduct plot visits. Personnel should expect to work in adverse weather conditions. Work is often performed in rugged, steep and/or brushy areas. Significant amounts of on-trail and off-trail hiking are required while carrying the required field equipment to complete the work. Excellent physical conditioning is a must. Exposure to hazards such as poison oak and insects is extremely common.

Position Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in the brushing of roads, trails, and timber stands, removal of vegetative material, and piling slash and vegetative material, often in challenging conditions.
2. Participates in forest site preparation and tree planting activities.
3. Maintains and operates forestry related support equipment including but not limited to: Axes/hatchets, chainsaws, Rhinos/ATVs, and 4WD vehicles.
4. Participates in forestry project layouts including but not limited to unit/road/trail/watercourse flagging and timber marking.
5. May be called to participate in wildland fire suppression operations.
6. Participates in the preparation and application of prescribed burning.
7. Assists in keeping the workplace, project work site, office areas, storage areas, and vehicles neat, orderly, and safe.
8. Cooperates with other agencies, Tribes, and interacts with co-workers and the general public in a professional manner as well as adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and maintains a safe working environment at all times.
9. Responsible for maintenance of all assigned tribal equipment and must account for any damages.
10. May be assigned other duties as required to meet the needs of the department.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G3: Highschool diploma or GED.
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required, of the position, in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to understand and follow directions.
2. Basic skills and/or experience with computers, word processing applications, databases, and spreadsheet programs.
3. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Other Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.