WILDLIFE TECH 1 (600 HOURS)

VACANCY ANN#:       STOI- 25-043

TITLE:                         WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN (TECH 1)

DEPARTMENT:           WILDLIFE

LOCATION:                 WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                     FULL-TIME, SEASONAL (600 HOURS)

RATE OF PAY:            $17.17 - $18.00

OPENING DATE:         MAY 2, 2025

CLOSING DATE:          MAY 16, 2025

INTRODUCTION:

This is a new position within the Spokane Tribe’s Wildlife Program targeted at students who show interest in pursuing a degree and career in natural resources related fields. This position will aim to provide a variety of experiences in Natural Resources. This position will be a fulltime, seasonal position totaling 600 hours with flexible start and end dates and could run from May until October. This position will assist Habitat Biologists with a variety of tasks pertaining to surveys, data collection, monitoring, plantings, and invasive species control.
This position will assist Wildlife Biologists with a variety of tasks including big game management techniques, sample collection, data collection, surveys, animal captures, mortality investigations and telemetry. Must be willing to travel for multiple overnight stays when needed. Other Duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·         Must be able to work independently or in a small group in rugged & remote terrain.

·         Be willing to travel extensively throughout the Spokane Indian Reservation

·         Familiarity with maps and GPS functions.

·         Ability to identify wildlife species.

·         Ability to identify tree and plant species.

·         Experience in the use and application of standard computer programs and associated software.

·         Must be able to work with diverse cultural, professional and technical interdisciplinary teams.

·         Must be willing to work extended hours, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Enrolled as a High School or College Student with interest in pursuing a degree in Natural Resources field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Wildfire Certification

·         Plant Identification experience

·         Experience with Computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

·         Valid Driver’s License (Preferred but not required)

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

APPLY ONLINE:

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.

Contact: Empero Corral or Kammi Rosenbaum

(509) 458-6576 or
(509) 458-6527

E-mail:
[email protected]

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources 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

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test

Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A 90 Day Probationary Period