Rangeland Technician

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

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About The Position

This position will be under general supervision of the Natural Resources Rangeland Management Specialist and will report all activities related to this program to the Wildlife & Habitat Division Manager and Natural Resources Department Director. The Rangeland Technician will work with the Rangeland Specialist to manage and maintain rangeland ecosystems. This includes assisting with planning and conducting rangeland health assessments, inventories, resource monitoring, rangeland improvement projects, fencing, identifying and controlling invasive species, collecting and summarizing data, aiding with the development and revision of rangeland management plans for Santo Domingo Pueblo. The technician will work with other natural resources staff, Tribal Officials, and rangeland users to develop and implement plans, programs, and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in rangeland management or two plus years of related experience or applicable field of study.
• Knowledgeable of rangeland ecology, agriculture techniques and principles, preferably with Tribal Governments.
• Experience in rangeland management, ranching, and/or grazing management practices for livestock operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or related software.
• Must be in excellent physical condition, must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and sustain prolonged walking and standing.
• Must be able to pass an FBI Fingerprint, background, and reference check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable through the Pueblo's insurance plan.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Tribal communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain rangeland ecosystems
• Assist with planning and conducting rangeland health assessments
• Assist with inventories
• Assist with resource monitoring
• Assist with rangeland improvement projects
• Assist with fencing
• Assist with identifying and controlling invasive species
• Assist with collecting and summarizing data
• Aid with the development and revision of rangeland management plans for Santo Domingo Pueblo
• Work with other natural resources staff, Tribal Officials, and rangeland users to develop and implement plans, programs, and projects.

Benefits

• generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level