What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forestry Aide position at Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes?
TITLE: Forestry Aide – contract position (furloughable)
LOCATION: Forestry Department Ronan, MT
SALARY: $15.10 to $16.61 per hour
CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 5, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
DUTIES:
The Forestry Aide is a technical forestry position with responsibility of assisting
timber sale preparation, permit administration and/or forest inventory projects.
- Marks timber with the assistance of a Forestry Technician or Forester.
- Marks the boundaries of cutting units.
- Collects and assists in processing cruise data to determine timber volumes
and values.
- Interprets maps for locating unit and/or road locations.
- Assists in road layout.
- Performs wildlife and prescribed burn duties.
- Checks permit compliance in cordwood yards or in field.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM RECRUITING QUALIFICATIONS AS REFLECTED ON TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent, post high school education or training in
forestry would be highly desirable.
- A valid state driver’s license is required for vehicle operation. In order to
function as fire overhead, a current red card must be updated and an annual
physical must be submitted.
- A working knowledge of basic math and English.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and basic forestry equipment tools.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AS DETERMINED THROUGH INTERVIEW AND PREVIOUS
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
employees and the general public.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to communicate
effectively.
SUBMIT:
- Completed Tribal employment application (Resumes may be submitted but may not
replace or supplement the official tribal application).
- Copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates.
- Copy of driver’s license.
- Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT.
- If claiming Veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted with the application.
SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855, or call 406.675.2700, ext. 1040.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.10 - $16.61 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
