Tribal Fishery Education Assistant

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Kenaitze Indian Tribe is hiring a Tribal Fishery Education Assistant in Kenai, Alaska. In this full-time temporary role, you will assist with operating the fishery, including tasks such as sorting and vacuum packing fish while maintaining equipment cleanliness. You will also play a key role in documenting cultural activities and ensuring a positive representation of the Tribe in the community. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a current Alaska Drivers' License.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience in picking and vacuum sealing fish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fish collection, sorting, and packing.
• Maintain equipment and workspace cleanliness.
• Support documentation of cultural activities.
• Represent the tribe positively in the community.

Skills

Experience in picking and vacuum sealing fish

Ability to read and understand a tide book

Willingness to learn the language, culture and history of the Dena'ina people

Able and willing to work unusual hours

Education

Current Alaska Drivers' License

Job description

Tribal Fishery Education Assistant

Revision Date: 05/29/2020

Dept./Program: Tribal Member Services

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Division: Tribal Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Tribal Harvest Program Supervisor

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Supervises: N/A

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Works under the Harvest Program Supervisor and the Tribal Fishery Education Technician with fishing the education set net.

Essential Functions

• Assistants are responsible for picking fish from the net, sorting, proper vacuum packing, and fish distribution
• Provides support in species reporting requirements and documentation of all cultural activities on a daily basis
• Assists with cleaning all equipment needed in the operation of the fishery, including nets, buoys, lines, vehicles and fish cleaning stations
• Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and Tribal Members
• Be a good representation of the Tribe, as the position is highly visible in community
• Assists with keeping all sites clean, orderly and safe as well as drug and alcohol free
• Assists with the entry level operations for the Harvest activities under the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Educational Fishery Plan and the Tribes policies and procedures

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Wet

OSHA Categories

• Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Travel

• Local

Comments

Local travel required for shopping, 1 – 3 times per week. In-state travel required for training, 1-2 times per year.

Qualifications

Experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Experience in picking and vacuum sealing fish

License/Certification

• Current Alaska Drivers' License

Special Skills

• Able and willing to work unusual hours, determined by weather and tide
• Ability to read and understand a tide book and knot tying
• Willingness to learn the language, culture and history of the Dena'ina people