Forest Ecologist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $46,714 - $60,526 - $74,338

LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position : Forest Ecologist (1) Full Time Natural Resource Department

Pay Grade : E4 Status : Exempt; Bi-weekly Pay Background Check : Basic Hiring Range : $46,714 - $60,526 - $74,338

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #15-600-02

Summary : This position is responsible for assisting the Wildlife Division Manager with forest ecosystem management. This position will include extensive fieldwork, technical report writing, and data analysis. The Forest Ecologist will assist with numerous projects and programs including, but not limited to, prescription and administration of timber harvests on Tribal lands, reforestation projects, coordination of tree pest control, and forest habitat management. This position will consult with state and federal agencies in making forest management recommendations to protect the Tribes right to comanage natural resources within the 1836 Ceded Territory.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum Necessary Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology, or closely related field; AND Three (3) years work experience in forest management, silvicultural applications, timber harvests administration, and forest inventory collection and analysis; and
• Ability to perform field work under strenuous environmental conditionals; and
• Proficiency and demonstrable computer skills with MS Office applications, GIS and GPS; and
• A valid Michigan Operators License with the ability to be insured under Tribes policy.

Preferred Qualifications :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

During the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, good interpersonal and teamwork skills, an attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, and a commitment to confidentiality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Limited supervisory capacity - Leads surveys and projects; directs daily work assignments and schedules of field technicians involved in surveys and projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Frequent and long period of walking, standing, or sitting, and occasional heavy lifting, running, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, stretching, or working from heights is to be expected. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will routinely carry work related materials up to fifty (50) pounds, and instances of lifting / carrying up to one hundred (100) pounds or more with assistance.

The use of personal protective equipment is necessary in this position. Such equipment may include gloves, masks, sunglasses or other eyewear, work boots, sunscreen, insect spray, and protective or insulated clothing / coverings.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in a variety of physical environments such as in the woods, or in swamps, on level and uneven terrains, and in all type of weather (hot, cold, humid, dry, snow, rain, ice, wind). The employees work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted, with or without notice, according to business need. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional, as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective.

Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Drivers License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribes insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

Application Instructions : Complete and submit cover letter, resume, and copy of Tribal ID Front / back (if applicable) as well as any supporting documentation such as educational transcripts or certifications (website : www.lrboi-nsn.gov)

All applications and supporting documents are required to be submitted electronically.

For the complete job description or further information, please contact the LRBOI HR Department at :

LRBOI HR Department, 2608 Government Center Dr., Manistee, MI 49660

Phone : 231.723.8288

Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Drivers License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribes insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

Posted 10 / 22 / 2025 Posted Until filled

Notice of Indian Preference in Employment :

In accordance with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' Ordinance #15-600-02, the Tribe applies Indian Preference in hiring activities. When claiming Indian Preference, an applicant must identify oneself in the proper category on the application and provide the documentation noted below. Following is the order in which preference is applied during the hiring process, as well as the customary documentation used to verify .