WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN 1

VACANCY ANN#:   STOI-26-042

Position Title:           Wildlife Tech 1

Reports To:               Wildlife Program Manager
Department:             DNR
Location:                   Wellpinit 
Rate of Pay:              $17.13 - $18.00 / PER HOUR
Status:                        FULL-TIME/SEASONAL

Open date:                May 14, 2026

Close date:               May 28, 2026 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a new position within the Spokane Tribe’s Wildlife Program targeted at students who show interest in pursuing a degree and career in natural resources related fields. This position will aim to provide a variety of experiences in Natural Resources. This position will be a fulltime, seasonal position totaling 600 hours with flexible start and end dates and could run from May until October. This position will assist Habitat Biologists with a variety of tasks pertaining to surveys, data collection, monitoring, plantings, and invasive species control.  This position will assist Wildlife Biologists with a variety of tasks including big game management techniques, sample collection, data collection, surveys, animal captures, mortality investigations and telemetry. Must be willing to travel for multiple overnight stays when needed. Other Duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Must be able to work independently or in a small group in rugged & remote terrain.
• Be willing to travel extensively throughout the Spokane Indian Reservation
• Familiarity with maps and GPS functions.
• Ability to identify wildlife species.
• Ability to identify tree and plant species.
• Experience in the use and application of standard computer programs and associated software.
• Must be able to work with diverse cultural, professional and technical interdisciplinary teams.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled as a High School or College Student with interest in pursuing a degree in Natural Resources field.
• Valid Driver's Licenses 
• Must successfully pass background check

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

MUST APPLY ONLINE

Contact: HR Front Desk

(509) 458-6527

E-mail:   hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No

Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation