Description
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 08/12/2026
Job Title: Silviculture Forester
Salary/Wage: $38.93/per hr.
Tribal Level: TL 123.1
Location: Siletz, OR
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
Job Posting Number: 4202714
INTRODUCTION:
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.
DUTIES:
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.
Requirements
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.
- Contract administration, including timber sale and silvicultural contracts.
- Preparation of environmental compliance documents, including a thorough understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its procedural requirements.
- Current principles, practices and techniques of western Oregon forestry.
- Environmental and climate influences that impact tribal communities.
Experience in:
- Computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of people.
- Use good judgment in exercising independent action.
- Work independently toward broad objectives and be self-motivated to accomplish them.
- Assist the Siletz Tribal Council in formulating plans to ensure the preservation of its natural resources in perpetuity.
Other:
- Be in good physical condition;
- Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management or Forest Science
- Two years of experience practicing 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 environmental compliance documents and National Environmental Policy Act procedural requirements
- Knowledge of current principles, practices, and techniques of Western Oregon forestry
- Knowledge of environmental and climate influences affecting Tribal communities
- Experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
- Technical writing and editing skills
- Ability to ascend and descend steep slopes and work in heavy brush, inclement weather, and smoky conditions
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and work independently toward broad objectives
- Good physical condition
- Valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance, and eligibility to drive a GSA vehicle
What We Do
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a federally recognized sovereign nation and diverse confederation of over 27 Native American tribes and bands in Oregon. It operates through three branches of government—Judicial, Executive, and Legislative—providing comprehensive healthcare, education, and social services to its members, while driving economic prosperity and sustainable growth through the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation's strategic business and property investments.
