Policy Analyst, Forest and Agricultural Practices

NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time, exempt role of Policy Analyst, Forest and Agriculture Practices. This position is integral to the Environmental Protection team and will be responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of 5 staff members.

Required Qualifications:
● Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Administration, legal or related field and seven years of recent work experience with regional and tribal habitat protection programs.
● (or) Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Administration, legal or related field and eight years of recent work experience with regional and tribal habitat protection programs.
● (or) an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
● One or more years of supervisorial experience.
● Detailed knowledge of Western WA Tribe’s resource management issues
● Excellent communication, leadership, analytical and writing skills.
● The ability to demonstrate the skills and experience important for policy and strategic development of intergovernmental communication, meeting facilitation and coordination of communicating current and impending issues.

Key Responsibilities:
● Facilitate and support tribal homeland and treaty resource protection priorities as affected by activities in the forested and agricultural landscapes.
● Coordinate and engage tribal implementation of Timber-Fish-Wildlife (TFW) Agreement and the Forest and Fish Report (FFR) and related processes. Assist in the development and implementation of a tribal work agenda designed to address tribal issues and priorities to TFW/FFR.
● Establish and maintain statewide communication supporting tribal participation in TFW and FFR implementation activities.
● Coordinate and provide staff support to the Tribal Forest and Fish (FFR) Policy Workgroup.
● Serve as Western WA Tribes tribal representation on FFR Policy Committee,
communicate issues to tribes, coordinating response and participation.
● Provide overall policy coordination and communication regarding state, federal and private forest management and agricultural land use issues as they effect tribal resources and recovery goals.
● Provide policy coordination and communication on TFW/FFR and agricultural issues with federal and state agencies.

$70,821 - $114,399 annually