License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN Driver's License, current insurance or be insurable.
Summary: Assists the plant resources department in research and management projects related to non-native and native plants within the Leech Lake Reservation.
Education Requirements and Experience:
Pursuing a Degree in Biology, Botany, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field preferred, or have completed coursework in those fields.
Familiarity with invasive species and local land/water conservation issues.
Experience with pressure washers, brush saws, and mowers.
Experience installing post construction stabilization mats, seeding at the correct rates, and utilization of live staking.
Knowledge of tree pruning and care.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Interest in botany, forest management, regional shifts in ecology, and/or forest and fire ecology.
Interest in seed collection, cleaning, preservation, banking, and distribution.
Ability to work in a team and independently and follow safety protocols at all times.
Good organizational skills to ensure project work is completed on schedule.
Must be able to physically work out of doors during 8 to 10 hour shifts.
Sufficient writing skills to keep a daily log of activities and write summary reports
Self-directing, resourceful and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to use ArcMap, Collector, navigate using maps, compass and GPS and to work alone in remote locations.
Ability to accurately enter and check data into computer spreadsheets.
Ability to work with tribal and non-tribal resource management personnel and the public.
Must have the ability to follow written and verbal communications and follow protocol.
Must possess the attitude and aptitude for working within the field of Natural Resources.
Knowledge and/or experience in Botany and/or Invasive species management are required.
Must be enthusiastic and possess strong work ethics.
Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
Experience utilizing hand powered tools (e.g. chainsaw, brush saw) operate a riding lawn mower ATV/UTV.
Experience driving light trucks and trailers.
Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe safety sensitive positions.
Drone License.
Supervisory Duties:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Complete work and tasks in a timely manner as directed by the LLDRM Plant Program Director or Crew Leader.
Work under the direction of the Program Director and/or crew leader to implement a variety of restoration projects intended to be control methods for non-native invasive species (NNIS).
Coordinate with ROW agencies to contain the spread of noxious and invasive species.
Ecological site assessments on ROW's and disturbed sites.
Prune apple orchard/fruit tree sites.
Coordinate with food bank to organize a community harvest in the fall.
Follow protocol for field work and accurate data collection.
Assist in the botanical surveys and assessments of plant communities/ecosystems on reservation lands and ROWs.
Assist in the implementation of habitat enhancement projects for plants and/or wildlife on the reservation.
Keep an accurate daily log of field activities.
Greenhouse duties as they arise.
Must be respectful of culturally sensitive plants and follow tribal guidance to preserve them.
Responsible for practicing and insuring work place safety within the field and office at all times.
Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
On-the-job training provided for equipment use.
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Understanding and sensitive to Native American culture.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
All other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50lbs on occasion.
Aspects of this position require traversing uplands, lowlands, and wetlands to conduct fieldwork.
Ability to hike uneven and often wet terrain for long periods of time is a must.
Must have the ability to work in inclement weather conditions and endure insects such as mosquitoes, deer flies, ticks, and occasional encounters with stinging insects.
Some Sedentary and internal working conditions.
Non-smoking environment.
Compensation: 19.00
Additional Details : M - Thur
6:00AM - 4:30PM
