Technician, Resource Management

Socket.dev; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang, invites applicants for a Resource Management Technician. This onsite role supports fisheries, wildlife and wild rice management, conducts surveys, and maintains field data records.

You will also help maintain equipment, boats, and vehicles used in field operations. The position requires a US driver's license, knowledge of natural resources, basic fieldwork experience, and strong written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of fisheries and wildlife management activities, and wild rice ecology required.
• Experience in basic natural resource fieldwork required.
• Academic and work experience in the Natural Resource field is required.
• Knowledge of word processing and computer input and retrieval is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Extensive travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with other Resource Management Technicians on various fisheries, wildlife, and wild rice management and restoration projects.
• Conduct wild rice, wetland vegetation, and waterfowl surveys on the wild rice lakes, maintain record keeping system of data.
• Maintain Resource Management field gear, boats, and other vehicles.
• Collects and compile natural resources field data into database and into GIS database files.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Represents Fond du Lac Band and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Fisheries knowledge

Wild rice ecology

Field data collection

Word processing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Natural Resources background

Tools

GIS

Job description

Division/Department: Resource Management/Administration - Onsite

Location: Resource Management - As designated

Reports To: Lead Resource Management Technician

Probationary Period 90 days – Full time; 120 days – Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Classification: Child-Related CA

Driver’s License: Level 3 – Driver’s License Required.

Rate of Pay: $17.31 - $19.47

Responsibilities

• Work with other Resource Management Technicians on various fisheries, wildlife, and wild rice management and restoration projects.
• Conduct wild rice, wetland vegetation, and waterfowl surveys on the wild rice lakes, maintain record keeping system of data.
• Maintain Resource Management field gear, boats, and other vehicles.
• Collects and compile natural resources field data into database and into GIS database files.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the US is required.
• Eligibility determined by FDL’s insurance company. Knowledge of fisheries and wildlife management activities, and wild rice ecology is required.
• Experience necessary in basic natural resource fieldwork is required.
• Academic and work experience in the Natural Resource field is required.
• Knowledge of word processing and computer input and retrieval is required.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and safety is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
• Extensive travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Climbing, lifting, bending, swimming, and walking are required.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions.

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.

As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.

The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).

Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.