Full-Time
Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F 8a-5p
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.
SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.
Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.
Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.
Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.
Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Environmental Manager, oversee the management of natural resources within the current and historical land base of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise Natural Resources Technicians by providing daily leadership, communication and direction.
- Develop and initiate natural resource programs in response to notices and announcements received from potential funding sources.
- Perform field tasks that such as inventory, monitoring, surveying, planning, plantings, invasive species treatment, land management activities, forestry management, etc.
- Research and compile information as needed.
- Provide information and assistance to the public regarding natural resource issues.
- Present information in classroom or other public settings, including event booths.
- Provide outreach and education to the Tribal community.
- Identify and manage natural resource restoration projects, including wild rice.
- Collaborate with partnering agencies to address issues impacting natural resources, and to maximize funding.
- Collaborate with the Office of Grants & Contracts with grant writing and reporting needs.
- Mix, load, and apply herbicides as necessary.
- Operate, maintain, repair and calibrate equipment including chainsaws, boats, ATV, tractors, and other equipment as necessary. Safety precautions must be followed at all times.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment used.
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- 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 deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Contact and interact with Tribal Council, Tribal Departments, Tribal Community, other Tribes in the Great Lakes Region, and Federal, State, and Local Agencies.
- Contact with staff while working in a team atmosphere.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with two years environmental experience or Associates degree with four years of environmental experience.
- Must have or be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources or related field.
- Experience in Technical writing.
- Computer skills in word processing and databases.
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
- GIS or GPS experience or coursework.
License, Certification, or Special Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain a Federally Certified Pesticide Applicator certification within probationary period.
- Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver’s License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
- Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of tribal, federal, state, and local government.
- Knowledge of natural, biological processes, environmental policy, engineering, and/or landscape design.
- Knowledge of the principles of environmental conservation and management.
- Knowledge of the techniques, methods and devices used to obtain samples for testing.
- Knowledge of and ability to prepare Environmental Site Assessments.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Skill in maintenance of accurate records and identification of resource conditions and problems of on-going projects.
- Skill in use of photographic equipment and other surveying instruments for documentation purposes.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
- Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, wade in standing and flowing water, and dig in the ground.
- Required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally walk and stand.
- Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Normal office and field environment.
- Must possess sufficient stamina to work under all types of weather conditions including extreme hot/cold and to lift, carry, push, or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials.
- Frequent walking on rough uneven terrain.
- Required to swim or use canoe.
- Travel to various places on the reservation and local area.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
