Job Summary:
The Forest and Fish Specialist I assists with implementation of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s (PGST) Forest and Fish program, including screening and evaluating Forest Practices Applications (FPAs), Hydraulics Project Approval (HPA), Forest Practice related State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) applications, and local permits. The Forest and Fish Technician participates in interdisciplinary team field visits and provides technical assistance to WA State Dept. of Natural Resources and forest landowners. The position evaluates proposals for timber harvest, forest roads, stream crossings, riparian and wetland management, reforestation, invasive species control, and other forest practice activities. The Forest and Fish Technician surveys streams and wetlands, identifies threatened/endangered species habitats, and coordinates with the Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department. The Forest and Fish Technician assists the Forest and Conservation Program Manager (FCPM) with forestland and conservation area management and administers the Tribe’s woodcutting permits.Here is the link to the full job description -https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=86307&clientkey=EB42EC9978FB5F598F73F08BC62BED01
About PGST:
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island.
Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health).
Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications.
Please review the full job listing at www.pgst.nsn.us/employment before applying. Qualified Port Gamble S’Klallam or other tribal members are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment. Questions may be directed to Audreena Tom or Melia Moore at jobs@pgst.nsn.us.
Benefits Snapshot:
- Paid sick, vacation, holiday and personal days.
- On site health clinic (featuring medical, dental, physical therapy, mental health, massage, women's health), fitness center, coffee shop, library.
- Relocation reimbursement up to a certain amount.
