Natural Resources Research Technician - Seasonal

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians•Dowagiac, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Positions require driving, outdoor work, and drug screening. This is a temporary seasonal position ending sometime during the fall season. Commitment to Citizen Service Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions. Position Summary: Responsible for assisting in developing a successful and functional Kowabdanawa odë kė Program on tribal properties. Work may consist of projects that include operating and maintaining research-related equipment, investigating research documents, handling wildlife animals, setting and pulling traps, identifying plant and wildlife species, assisting with prescribed burns, working with the environmental program, collecting and entering data, and educating tribal citizens regarding the natural resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; some college education is preferred.
Self-motivated able to perform with minimal supervision required.
Ability to learn to operate, calibrate, and maintain all research and management related tools and equipment to current industry standards (e.g., GPS units, chainsaw, tractors, UTVs)
Ability to operate handheld radio telemetry equipment.
Ability to safely load, secure, and transport heavy equipment on truck and trailer.
Experience and knowledge of Michigan Department of Transportation’s procedures for transporting, securing and loading large machinery on equipment trailers.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet insurance requirements to utilize Pokagon Band vehicles
Ability to pass background checks for employment

Responsibilities

Provide labor and support for all conservation projects on an as needed basis.
Maintain work ethic during all tasks assigned.
Work around streams and lakes in a variety of flow regimes and weather conditions.
Practice safe and proper care maintenance of equipment.
Ability to operate research-related equipment, including radio telemetry, handheld global positioning system units, water quality instruments, weather station equipment, etc.
Ability to transport, launch, and maneuver in a Jon Boat, Canoe, or Kayak.
Ability to use a compound or dissecting microscope to identify macroinvertebrates and insects.
Ability to identify invasive species or ability to learn invasive species.
Ability to identify native plants and wildlife or ability to learn how to identify species.
Ability to operate power equipment such as indoor and outdoor saws and weed clearing equipment.
Maintain all vehicles and equipment. Identify and troubleshoot any equipment failures.
Operate heavy machinery and equipment including tractors and tractor implements.
Assist with application of herbicides in upland and wetland conditions to control invasive species.
Maintain accurate and concise records of herbicide use to include amount used, location, concentration, date, time, and weather conditions.
Assist with planting native trees and seeds utilizing hand and machinery methods.
Assist with prescribed burns and planting of warm season grasses.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create reports and enter data