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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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  • Forest Practice Technician – Quinault Indian Nation

    June 25, 2025

    Quinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Forest Practice Technician Forest Practice Technician performs a variety of technical tasks relating to fish habitat and forest practices within the boundaries of the Quinault Indian Reservation (QIR). They assist with field data collection for other QDNR Environmental Protection Sections as needed including cultural resources, environmental […]

  • Archaeology and Cultural Resources Section Supervisor – Quinault Indian Nation

    June 25, 2025

    Quinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Archaeology and Cultural Resources Section Supervisor This position is QIN’s Archaeologist and Manager of the Cultural Resources Program. They manage staff and contractors, and oversee projects for the preservation and enhancement of cultural resources and traditional practices on the Quinault Indian Reservation and within Quinault’s Area […]

  • Lummi Natural Resources Grants and Contracts Specialist – Lummi Nation

    June 23, 2025

    Lummi Nation is hiring for the position of Lummi Natural Resources Grants and Contracts Specialist This is a natural resource administration position that serves as administrative support to the LNR Division Managers under the direction of the LNR Grants Manager. Priority division support will be for Salmon Enhancement, Restoration, Stock Assessment, and Harvest Management. Incumbent […]