Wildlife Bio 1

INTRODUCTION

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Responsible for leading wildlife habitat enhancement and maintenance activities and projects on all wildlife mitigation properties including but not limited to, cover crop management, implementing soil health practices, native plant propagation, noxious weed control, mechanical thinning of conifers, hardwood stand data collection and management, and prescribed burning
• Provide habitat management recommendations to the Wildlife Program Manager and Mitigation Project Manager
• Provide annual reports to the funding agency and willingness to provide oral presentations
• Responsible for maintaining WMP equipment and tools including tractors, tractor implements, ATV’s, side by sides, chainsaws, vehicles, and building maintenance
• Maintain records of biological, chemical, and mechanical control applications along with monitoring treatments and projects ongoing or completed
• Provide training and/or assistance to program technicians for habitat management purposes
• Collect and input field data and spatial data into GIS software and conduct relevant analyses to inform project decisions.
• Assist with wildlife captures, population and disease monitoring
• Participate with the Spokane Tribe Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to review tribal project proposals on the reservation
• Assist with fish collection and allocation for cultural subsistence needs
• Administrative and other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability and knowledge to work safely and efficiently around agricultural and herbicide application equipment, 4-wheel drive trucks, ATV’s, side by sides, tractors, heavy equipment, chainsaws, and various power tools
• Possesses knowledge and/or have ability to learn agriculture practices such as crop production and rotation, seed selection dependent on site, weed management, and implementation of cover crops for soil health and wildlife forage/habitat benefits
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Must have knowledge and experience in wildlife habitat restoration, planning, and implementation
• Knowledgeable of the identification and life cycle characteristics of plants and wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
• Must possess a basic first aid/CPR card or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to work independently, in rugged terrain, in remote areas.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and be able to work in inclement weather conditions and rough terrain, to include carrying 30+ pounds routinely.
• Ability to manage GIS databases, conduct spatial analyses, and produce maps
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively to meet deadlines
• The incumbent is expected to be punctual, self-motivated, and exercise sound judgement (safety-oriented) in carrying out the responsibilities of this position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in wildlife management/Ecology, Natural Resource Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field AND 12 months of professional experience related to wildlife population or habitat management, invasive species control, or closely related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be tribally insurable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Using GPS units for creating and reading maps
• Must be willing to work extended hours, nights and weekends as needed. Regular schedule is Monday – Thursday 0630 – 1700hrs; subject to change if necessary.
• At time of employment, applicants must successfully clear a criminal background inquiry
• Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pesticide Private Applicators License within 90 days of hire.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.