General Summary:
Supports the work of the Fond du Lac water quality program, primarily assisting with lake and stream monitoring, wetlands assessments, restoration projects, laboratory analysis, and data entry.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist Watershed Specialist and Water Projects Coordinator with water quality monitoring of Reservation lakes and streams, collecting water, physical and chemical data, lake and stream biota, performing habitat assessments, and some laboratory analyses and data entry.
Assist Wetlands Specialist with wetlands monitoring and assessment activities.
Assist with lake/stream/wetlands restoration projects, including planning and pre and post-restoration monitoring.
Assist with Reservation groundwater protection program, including maintaining inventory of abandoned well closures.
Assist Hydrologist with groundwater observation well monitoring, pipeline corridor surface water and groundwater monitoring activities.
Represent the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Travels and transports equipment to worksites throughout the work day.
Recognizes that employees have certain personal responsibilities, which affect the operational efficiency of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Maintains accordance with Reservation policy. Provides adequate notice to supervisor in accordance with Reservation policy.
Appropriate work attire is required.
Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
Displays a responsive and professional manner in solving all requests, complaints, and problems.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
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.
Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
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.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the Water Resource Technician will be expected to do various physical activities involved in field work on lakes and streams, including walking, lifting, paddling a canoe, handling field gear and equipment, and be able to swim. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related discipline, or four or more years' work experience in related environmental field required, or a combination of education and experience is required.
Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, databases and/or data entry, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
Experience with field and laboratory methods, including basic chemistry and taxonomy is required.
Experience with GIS/GPS (geographic information system) is desirable.
Knowledge of Native American Communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.
Experience working with Native American clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.
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 drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
Travel is required.
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE
Tagged as: Conservation
