Natural Resource Tech I/II/Senior (KK-48024

CLOSING DATE:     Open Until filled with Bi-weekly reviews

POSITION:               Natural Resource Tech I/II/Senior

SALARY:                   $20.34 -26.26, per hour

REPORTS TO:        Harvest Biologist

LOCATION:               Omak, WA 

Basic Functions:      This is a Non-Exempt position. Collection of fisheries data for research, monitor and evaluate projects within the Okanogan River Basin. The production and/or transport of flake ice for the fishing operation; transporting fresh or frozen fish to the tribal districts for distribution; rinse, vacuum, seal, and freeze salmon for long term storage. Clean and fillet salmon for long term care storage;
operation, light maintenance and thorough cleaning of processing building and equipment, communicating with other staff and supervisors regarding fish processing and distribution.May also be asked to assist with the following; purse seine, beach seine and tangle net
fishing, hatchery surplus activities, provide overnight and/or weekend security for tribal fishing equipment near Brewster, WA., conduct creel survey duties at the Chief Joseph Dam tailrace or other tribal fisheries.

BENIFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Natural Resource Technician I: High School Diploma or GED and a satisfactory work history.
• Natural Resource Technician II: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 36months progressively responsible experience equivalent to the Technician I or equivalent level, related to wildlife, natural resource management or other closely related field. An
  Associate’s Degree in the applicable science will substitute for experience. (Must submit transcripts for credit).
• Natural Resource Technician Senior: Typically requires a
  Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in wildlife, natural resources science, range or environmental science (must submit transcripts for credit) OR Associate’s Degree in the field of fish, wildlife, and/or natural resource management (must submit transcripts for credit) AND 24 months of experience at a Technician II and a satisfactory work performance review OR HS Diploma/GED AND 48 months combined education/experience demonstrating the ability to perform the functions of this position.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the Tribes’ vehicle insurance. May require a class B CDL.
• Requires a clean driver’s record that qualifies for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification card.
• Requires a food handlers
  permit or able to obtain within 10 days of employment.
• Requires a forklift operator license or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Requires a Washington State boat safety course within 90 days of hire. Must maintain license, certifications and insurance coverage through out duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires the knowledge of harvesting salmonids with a purse seine.
• Requires basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.
• Requires knowledge of computers for word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software for data entry and web browser for researching sampling equipment.
• Requires the skill of attention to detail.
• Requires experience using hand and power tools, and proper care and maintenance of tools.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional
  correspondence.
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to work productively and cooperatively with diverse teams, exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers, and convey technical concepts.
• Requires the ability to work with electrical and processing equipment and in around a walkin freezer, vacuum sealer, ice machines, fillet knives, and band saw.
• Requires the ability to operate a forklift.
• Requires the ability to safely use hand or power tools in support of project objectives.
• Requires the ability to perform varied and outdoor tasks as required.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment as a team member in a pleasant
  and efficient manner.
• Requires the ability to perform duties in both an office environment and at field sites where work is performed.
• Requires the ability to execute duties and responsibilities as assigned in a timely fashion.
• Requires excellent attendance.
• Requires the ability to accurately identify freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, crew and the general public.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work to achieve results, goals and objectives on time.
• Requires the ability to maintain equipment.
• Requires the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems with equipment.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow applicable regulations and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Requires the ability to remind others of safety practices to minimize the likelihood of accidents.
• Requires the ability to effective handle adverse situations, making appropriate decisions, working calmly and accurately.
• Requires the ability to use field equipment.
• Requires the ability to write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Requires the ability to collect, compile, and record scientific data. and ability to work collaboratively.
• Requires the ability to work independently and follow instructions out to completion. Towing and backing boat
  experience, preferred.
• Requires sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10-key plus arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment.
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
• Requires good physical condition with the ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs pull and haul in all kinds of weather conditions on variable
  terrain or while in boats on the water.
• Requires the ability and willingness to work long shifts on a variable schedule, including: nights, early mornings, late evenings, holidays and weekends as the work dictates.
• Requires the ability to travel for meetings, training and conference participation as necessary.
• Requires ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to complete repetitive tasks such as habitat data collection.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for considerable periods of time (hours).
• Requires the ability to effectively operate equipment.
• Requires the ability swim and work comfortably on boats, docks, and catwalks around swift moving cold water.
• Requires the ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles, safely operate rafts and motor boats in riverine environments.
• Requires the ability to operate equipment, including hand and power tools and sampling gear, safely and effectively.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Krystal Keaton, HR Recruiting Sr., Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2794 [email protected]