Reserved Treaty Rights Lands (RTRL) Project Coordinator

TITLE: Reserved Treaty Rights Lands (RTRL) Project Coordinator
LOCATION: Forestry-Division of Fire
SALARY: $31.64 per hour including benefits
CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

DUTIES:

• Able to collect and analyze forest data, such as topographical features, tree species, forest densities,

basic tree measurements, insect and disease damage, habitat types, and conditions constituting fire
danger.

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, such as tribal and agency policy

manuals, and technical manuals.

• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with Division of Fire Staff and crews, tribal

leadership, and cooperators.

• In coordination with the Prescribe Fire & Fuels Manager and RTRL cooperators, develop, write, and

submit RTRL project proposals for funding approval.

• Track all RTRL project funding to ensure project funding is appropriately expended, and adequate funding

is available to complete project work.

• Develop and maintain quarterly reporting forms and distribute to project cooperators for all approved

RTRL projects in order to track project accomplishments, funding expenditures and remaining project
funding.

• Actively seek out new RTRL projects and cooperators.
• Coordinate and facilitate RTRL meetings with a wide variety of cooperators.
• Develop and administer contracts with contractors for the completion of RTRL project work.
• Schedule work assignments for Tribal RTRL Crew, contractors, and fuels crew using RTRL funding to

ensure completion of RTRL project work.

• Develop project maps for all approved and proposed RTRL projects.
• Maintain working relationships with cooperators to ensure project timelines and accomplishments are

being met.

• Conduct site visits with cooperators to ensure tribal objectives, timelines for accomplishment and

monitoring are being met, and for development of new RTRL project proposals.

• Coordinate with Prescribed Fire & Fuels Manager and cooperators on new project proposals, treatment

prescriptions, accomplishments, and scheduling of project work.

• Collect GIS shapefiles from collaborators for all RTRL accomplishments and proposed work in order to

meet national reporting requirements.

• Ensure the Prescribed Fire & Fuels Manager is kept informed on all matter pertaining to approved,

proposed and possible future RTRL projects by maintaining an open line of communication with
cooperators and Prescribed Fire & Fuels Manager.

• Serve as a tribal representative and technical specialist in tribal and interagency meetings, work groups

and committees that pertain to all approved, proposed, and possible future RTRL projects.

• Participate in prescribed fire development, scheduling, and implementation on all Tribal prescribed fire

projects.

• During emergency fire situations the incumbent will be required to participate in wildland fire suppression.
• Work with Prescribed Fire & Fuels Manager and Fuels Crew Foreman in the supervision, and scheduling

of RTRL work for the RTRL Crew and fuels crew.

• Develop and write success stories, public announcements, articles, and reports for RTRL projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION):

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Resource Management or related field; or two (2) year Associates

degree in Forestry or Fire related field with a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience in
forestry or fire.

• Red card qualification as any one of the following Single Resource Boss positions (CRWB, ENGB,

HEQB, FELB).

• Red Card qualification as Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).
• Red Card qualification as a Firing Boss (FIRB) trainee is preferred but not required.
• Possession of a valid State of Montana Driver’s License is required for vehicle operation. Driving duties

conducted with a valid State of Montana driver’s license require BIA/Northwest Regional Office “Safe
Driver Approval” and employee adherence to all responsibilities under the Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) Motor Vehicle Policy.

• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) in the Tribes’ Drug Free Workplace Program, therefore

incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (AS DETERMINED BY THE INTERVIEW):

• Computer skills – Competency in Windows based computer applications and able to learn multiple

tribal and agency programs and software required for reporting and tracking RTRL project
accomplishments, and developing RTRL proposals.

• Writing skills – able to develop and write RTRL project proposals.
• Organizational skills – able to track, document, and maintain an organized file for all RTRL projects.
• Strong and fair leadership, supervisory, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

SUBMIT:

If claiming Veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted with the application.
SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone 406.675.2700,
ext. 1259.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Darrell Clairmont, Prescribed Fire & Fuels Manager @ 406.675.2700,
ext. 6452.

Completed Tribal employment application (resumes are not accepted).

Certified copies of relevant academic transcripts, training certificates and Red Card certifications.

Proof of a valid Montana driver’s license.

Tribal enrollment verification if enrolled in a federally recognized other than CSKT.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.64 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32