Land Steward Crew Member

Nisqually Indian Tribe•Olympia, WA

12d

About The Position

The Land Steward Crew Member carries out stewardship activities on tribally owned lands, both on and off reservation, to help implement the Tribe’s land management plans. The role involves outdoor land maintenance and stewardship work across Nisqually-owned properties, which may require travel in Pierce and Thurston counties. Work may take place during irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, and in all weather conditions. The position requires strenuous work on uneven ground and mud, and periodically lifting 50 pounds during a work shift. The job posting notes that NSORNA Nisqually’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with the Public Safety Department, whether or not they must register with another jurisdiction.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Willingness and ability to work on all Nisqually-owned properties, which may include travel in Pierce and Thurston counties.
Ability to work during irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift 50 pounds periodically over the course of a work shift.
Knowledge of basic groundskeeping practices.
Knowledge of basic building maintenance practices.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform plant species identification relative to program assignment.
Ability to perform strenuous work in difficult conditions.
Ability to use hand and power tools, including chainsaws, weed whackers, weed wrenches, shovels, and mattocks.
Ability to walk and work over uneven ground and mud.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Clear brush and monitor and remove invasive species.
Maintain defensible space around structures in the wildland-urban interface.
Maintain roads and build trails and fire lines on Tribal and reservation lands.
Install and maintain fencing and gates on Tribal properties.
Install and maintain native plants and/or ornamental plantings.
Remove litter and debris from Tribal lands and rights of way.
Periodically inspect and monitor vacant lands and other reservation lands.
Work with the forestry program on tree thinning, tree planting, cutting firewood, and related activities.
Report potential Tribal environmental code violations to appropriate Tribal enforcement and management staff.
Work cooperatively with other Tribal crews and teams on joint projects.
Participate in training, including safe tool use, plant species identification, introduction to forestry management, invasive species removal techniques, and wildland fire awareness.
Perform other related duties as assigned.