Agriculture Assistant

Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

This position falls within the general supervision of the Natural Resources Division Director.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the health of livestock, including inoculations, safety, taking measures for protection, and periodic checks on animals.
• Feed livestock on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Implement rotation grazing schedule for rangelands as determined by the Natural Resources Division Director.
• Determine type of nourishment needed by livestock.
•  Utilize proper agricultural and conservation practices in order to meet the specified needs and goals of the Tribe.
• Production, harvesting, and planting of feed crops.
• Land application of fertilizer and herbicides.
• Maintaining agriculture equipment.
• Developing prescribed burning plan for agriculture lands.
•  Inspect Tribal Lands for potential hazards or hazardous conditions. Maintain proper fencing and gate conditions to meet the needs of the program. Build and/or repair fencing as needed.
•  Manage federal bison grant provisions consistent with grant agreement.
• Budget and financial management.
• Record keeping.
• Progress reporting.
•  Maintain proper files, records and documentation of agricultural activities as required by tribal administration.
•  Maintain proper communication with the Agriculture Manager in order to facilitate and coordinate all activities.
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with higher education in courses related to agriculture sciences.
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of livestock and agricultural practices plus a knowledge and background in modern conservation and farming techniques.
• Previous experience with cattle as well as previous hands-on experience in agricultural/livestock practices.
• Previous experience with Bison is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate all farm service equipment.
• Ability to perform and conduct field activities.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain records. Preference given to those applicants who have proficient computer skills.
• Must be culturally sensitive in working with Indian Tribes (preference will be given to applicants of Native American or Alaskan descent).
• Must possess responsible work experience where administrative and technical skills have been demonstrated.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, lift, kneel, sit in the floor and carry up to 40 pounds.

Conditions of Employment:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace.

• Must submit to and pass applicable drug test.
• Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license with no serious violations.