Job Description

Nature of Work: This position independently performs skilled technical duties or assists the Field Crew Supervisor with project leadership. The Field Crew Lead also assists in project design necessary to implement program objectives of the Natural Resources Department.

Please note: NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department. This is true whether or not you have to register with another jurisdiction.

This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently to implement projects and may serve as a project lead to lower level technicians.
• Assist in leading the implementation of sample and data collection.
• Perform basic reporting.
• Assist in project design and assist in coordination of project implementation.
• Carry out specific technical duties assigned by supervisor in annual work plan.
• Represent the program positively to the community.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of program equipment, including heavy equipment when necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring clean, orderly, safe workspaces.
• Assist in development of annual program workplan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fisheries biology fundamentals.
• Knowledge of basic fisheries field techniques.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and to delegate.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate and maintain small boats, motors, trucks, and field equipment.
• Ability to identify species relative to program assignment.
• Ability to survey in river data accurately.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in difficult conditions.
• Skill in basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of all functions and operations within assigned program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 4 years' experience in Technician position or a comparable combination of experience and/or education.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and be insurable under the Nisqually Indian Tribe's insurance policy.
• Must be able to work during irregular hours including weekends and holidays and respond to emergencies.

Background Check:

I authorize Nisqually Indian Tribe or its designated third-party agency to conduct a background investigation, which may include verification of past employment, education, criminal history, and other relevant records.

Drug Screening:

I understand that I will be required to undergo a drug screening test as a condition of employment (or engagement). A positive result, refusal to test, or tampering with the test may result in disqualification or termination of employment.