Environmental Technician

POSITION:  Environmental Technician - Seasonal

 LOCATION:  Red Cliff Environmental Office

WAGE:  $17.00-$20.00/hour, 40 hrs./week; seasonal

SUPERVISOR(S): Environmental Director

THIS IS A SEASONAL FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY:   The Environmental Technician applies their interest and knowledge to field sampling and database management techniques.  The incumbent will be most involved in the collection and data entry of water quality and environmental parameters at various monitoring sites on the Red Cliff reservation, but opportunities to be involved in other projects of interest will also occur.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in water quality monitoring projects while adhering to field and lab standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance project plans (QAPPs).
2. Assist in culvert assessments using the Great Lakes Stream Crossing Inventory Instructions.
3. Assist in field work pertaining to the deployment and maintenance of continuous water monitoring stations.
4. Prepare and prioritize field data for computer entry by compiling and sorting qualitative and quantitative information monthly.  Maintain data entry requirements by following WQX program techniques and procedures.
5. Inspect, maintain, and operate program equipment (program vehicles, monitoring equipment, off road vehicles, etc.)
6. Occasionally attend trainings and conferences.
7. Assist in environmental collection events that help protect natural resources and the environment. Events include, but are not limited to, tires, clean ups, e-waste, etc. 
8. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor. 

KNOWLEDGE:  Must have good communication skills and basic understanding of Microsoft Office Programs; knowledge of water quality monitoring protocols, environmental/water resource issues, and equipment and machinery maintenance; experience with using water quality monitoring instruments (transducers, multiprobes, velocity/discharge readers, etc). 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, environmental sciences, or related field preferred.  
3. Experience with data formatting, entry, and interpretation preferred. 
4. Must be detail-orientated, have excellent research and computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, and Publisher)
5. Knowledge of water quality monitoring and environmental/water resource issues. 
6. Must have good communication skills both written and oral. 
7. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.  Be eligible to be put on the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy. 
8. Must have ATV certification unless exempt or be able to attain certification prior to field season. 

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Tribal staff, community members, and other agency staff.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Be able to walk through uneven terrain in various weather conditions, and bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office and outdoors setting with a willingness to work outside of the normal 8 – 4:30 hours (Potential for meetings to be outside normal work hours).   All tribal offices are smoke-free.

 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to travel locally and out of town at times, if necessary.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references; available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Cover letter, optional.
5. Resume.
6. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. 

Tribal Background Investigation Form
Consent Form

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Salary : $17 - $20