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The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is a natural resources management support service organization for 20 treaty Indian tribes in western Washington. Headquartered in Olympia, the NWIFC employs approximately 80 people with satellite offices in Burlington and Forks.

NWIFC member tribes are: Lummi, Nooksack, Swinomish, Upper Skagit, Sauk-Suiattle, Stillaguamish, Tulalip, Muckleshoot, Puyallup, Nisqually, Squaxin Island, Skokomish, Suquamish, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute, Quinault, and Hoh.

The NWIFC was created following the 1974 U.S. v. Washington ruling (Boldt Decision) reaffirming the tribes’ treaty-reserved fishing rights. The ruling recognized them as natural resources co-managers with the State of Washington with an equal share of the harvestable number of salmon returning annually.

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NWIFC Vacancy:

Policy Analyst, Forest and Agricultural Practices

Position Overview: 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. Hybrid schedule available.

Close Date: Thursday, April 25, 2025, 5:00pm

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