Environmental Technician

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 20,389 - 29,039; Full time

Job summary

A regional environmental firm in Michigan is seeking Environmental Technicians to assist with various environmental activities on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation. Responsibilities include invasive species monitoring, vegetation assessments, and supporting water and air sampling efforts, among others. Candidates should be prepared for field activities across multiple programs, with positions typically running from May through October. A background check and drug testing will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental monitoring or related field activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate field records and data.
• Knowledge of ecological studies and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental activities on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation.
• Conduct invasive species monitoring and vegetation assessments.
• Support water and air sampling efforts and ecosystem studies.

Skills

Invasive species monitoring

Field data recording

Water quality monitoring

Air quality monitoring

Vegetation assessments

Job description

Location

Grand Portage Trust Lands Office

Closing Date

When Filled

Wage Range

$17.94 + DOQ

Supervisor

Director of Environment

Description

Environmental Technicians will assist the Dept of Environment with environmental activities on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation. Duties include invasive species monitoring and vegetation assessments; supporting water and air sampling efforts; assisting with ecosystem studies related to climate change; maintaining accurate field records and data. Additional environmental work may include wild rice seeding and monitoring, shoreline and riparian surveys and broader environmental monitoring to support Tribal environmental protection and resource stewardship. Positions involve field activities across multiple environmental programs, including invasive species, wetlands, air and water monitoring, and typically run from approximately May through October, depending on weather and project schedules.

Grand Portage requires a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all positions. American Indian Preference will apply.