Primary Functions
•Manages and coordinates Pre-Sales, Contract Administration, Roads, and support staff in implementing timber and minor forest product harvests on the Reservation
•Oversees long-term harvest planning and short-term marketing strategies for forest products
•Ensures all harvest proposals comply with the QIR’s Forest Management Plan and other Tribal & Federalregulations
•Conducts timber market analysis; Performs and validates stumpage appraisals
•Officials’ timber auctions or negotiates purchase agreements on behalf of Trust landowners
•Communicates management objectives to Tribal officials and individual Indian Trust landowners
•Advises senior management and Business Committee on all levels of Harvest section needs andopportunities, reports on program’s success and needs on a regular basis.
•Manages program budget and pursues funding opportunities
•Maintains strong business relationships with local industry, contractors, and other stakeholders
•Provides input to all forest management activities as a member of the QDNR Interdisciplinary Team

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with major study in forest management, forest engineering, or other related discipline; Plus, six (6) years of related professional experience, including at least two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
A combination of relevant education and related work experience with the ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the job description, may be considered.
Preferred qualifications: Previous experience with timber sale preparation and/or contract administration. Knowledge of applicable Federal regulations. Demonstrated experience in project management. The successful candidate must be able to pass a federal background check, and drug screening; hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license and have and maintain the ability to be insured under QIN auto insurance.
Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain.