VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

RED LAKE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

FORESTRY PROGRAM

POSITION: Forestry Technician(Timber Sale Preparation - two positions)

STARTING SALARY: $21,000 - $23,000, Based on Qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Friday, June 11, 2004

INTRODUCTION:

This position is a field position based in Red Lake and will function as a staff assistant within the Forestry program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Tribal Timber Sales Preparation Forester.

DUTIES:

Assists in the planning and preparation of timber sales on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Develops silvicultural prescriptions in conjunction with the Timber Sales Forester. Cruises and marks timber in accordance with the appropriate prescriptions. Plans and directs surveys for the collection, analysis, and documentation of data relating to timber sales. Updates forest inventory records as necessary. Assists with timber sales administration as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At a minimum, candidate must have successfully completed the one year certificate program in Forestry offered by the Northwest Technical College satellite program in Redby. Alternately, candidate must have completed a similar program in Forestry which resulted in a certificate or technical degree in Forestry. A copy of the certificate or proof of graduation must be included with the application.

Position descriptions and additional information can be obtained from the Red Lake Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 279, Red Lake, MN 56671 (218)679-3959.

Applications for this position can be obtained from Red Lake Human Resources Department and must be returned by close of business on Friday, June 11, 2004 to:

Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 550                                      

Red Lake, MN 56671