Seasonal Natural Resources Research Technician

: 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.

Essential Functions:

· 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.