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Job DetailsJob Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155Salary Range: $24.03 - $24.34 HourlyCLOSING DATE: Open Until filled with Bi-weekly reviews POSITION: Natural Resources Technician Senior SALARY: $ 24.34, per hour REPORTS TO: Resident Fish Division Biologist II LOCATION: Nespelem, WA Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position. The Natural Resources Technician Senior works in the Resident Fish Division for the Kokanee Enhancement project. The principal duties of this position will include field work studies related to the conservation and protection of kokanee salmon. Duties will include, but are not limited to: boat and backpack electrofishing surveys, gill netting surveys, hydro-acoustics surveys, creel surveys, weir trap surveys, screw trap studies, streamside egg incubation studies and radio/or acoustic telemetry studies. 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. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: Natural Resource Technician Senior: 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 48 months combined education/experience demonstrating the ability to perform the functions of this position. A two-year technical degree in the field of fish, wildlife and/or natural resource management may substitute for twenty – four months of experience. Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance. Requires a class A CDL or obtain a CDL within one year of hire. Requires a clean driving record that qualifies for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification card. Requires a Washington State boat safety course within 90 days of hire. Must maintain license and certifications throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires knowledge of Lake Roosevelt fish species and ability to correctly identify preferred. Requires knowledge of standard fishery techniques. Requires basic knowledge of biological data collection. Requires basic sampling gear and equipment maintenance and repair. Requires working 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 skill and experience in operating and maintaining boats and other research equipment. Requires the ability to efficiently fulfill the responsibilities of this position. Requires the ability to enter data into spreadsheets and databases, quality control of finalized data sets. 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 apply standard fisheries related laboratory and field methods to gather data. 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 operate equipment, including hand and power tools and sampling gear, safely and effectively. 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 effectively in a multi-cultural environment as a team member in a pleasant and efficient manner. Requires the ability to work independently and follow instructions out to completion. Requires Towing and backing boat experience, required. 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 krystal.keaton.hrs@colvilletribes.com
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