wildlife biologist i - Wellpinit, United States - Spokane Tribe

Description

Job Description

VACANCY ANN#: STOI-24-029
TITLE: WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST I
DEPARTMENT: NATURAL RESOURCES
SUPERVISOR: WILDLIFE PROGRAM MANAGER
STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME, EXEMPT
RATE OF PAY: $27.00 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: MAY 6, 2024
CLOSING DATE: MAY 20, 2024

INTRODUCTION:

This is a new position with the Spokane Tribal Wildlife Program. The primary focus of the position will be to research and conduct assessments of wildlife populations & habitat important to the tribe and provide wildlife related recommendations to the program manager. Provide input related to habitat management & restoration projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, plan & conduct studies (assessments) concerning ungulate populations, habitat, fawning/calving areas, and seasonal ranges.
• Research, plan & conduct studies (assessments) concerning carnivore populations and habitat.
• Review projects and assess potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats.
• Collect, process & evaluate the quality & validity of data and prepare reports.
• Design, implement, and supervise youth habitat vegetation surveys in relation to existing and future habitat studies.
• Must be confident in safely handling wildlife.
• Participate/Assist in all aspects of habitat management and restoration projects.
• Lead with coordination & development of outreach.
• Lead with research, writing, & submitting grant proposals.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Must have experience using ArcGIS software, GPS and other data collection equipment. · Ability to safely operate an ATV/UTV. · Ability to effectively and efficiently manage budgets. · Must be willing to work extended hours, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Zoology or related field of study
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license, have a good driving record and be tribally insurable.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• CPR/First Aid Card required within one year of hire date
• Animal Handling and Chemical Immobilization required within one year of hire date.

PREFERRED REQUISITES:

• Animal Handling and Immobilization Training

*Tribal Preference applies- It is the policy of the Spokane Tribe of Indians to grant preference in employment to qualified Indians and to provide special consideration to qualified Spokane Tribal Citizens.

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Empero Corral

P.O. Box 206 Wellpinit, WA 99040

or

E-mail:

Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test

Positions Considered Safety Sensitive Also Test for Marijuana

All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period