Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
Tribal Resources Technician (Food Sovereignty)
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Juneau, Alaska, United States
Job Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment with Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations. Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.
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Education and Experience
Associate’s degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
Bachelor’s degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience
This position collects, compiles, inputs, and manages information and data pertaining to tribal natural and cultural resources. This position supports the efforts of all programs within the department in carrying out the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation’s management responsibilities of stewardship of trust and non‑trust resources.
All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation drug‑free workplace policy and will be subject to pre‑employment, random, for‑cause, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist Program Managers with field work, data entry, and data analysis.
Collect data on ecological factors, habitats, and species within the aboriginal territory.
Collect GPS data pertaining to natural, cultural, and wildlife resources.
Enter data into prepared templates.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Assemble, calibrate, clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate project equipment as needed.
Assist with plant production efforts.
Ability to work alone or accompany staff in performing site visits, collection of field data, and site surveys.
Assists and participates in various resource‑related field surveys.
Attend trainings and meetings as directed.
Assist with data creation for tribal projects.
All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge
General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Knowledge of the history, culture and organization history of the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation and the Tolowa people.
Knowledge related to traditional stewardship methods and the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ ancestral territory boundaries.
Knowledge of local plant and wildlife species.
Knowledge of landscapes, ecosystems, cultural and natural resources.
Required Skills and Abilities
Broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
Customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and good communication skills.
Ability to manage time, organize work to ensure efficient performance.
Ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with supervisors, and manage work accordingly.
Ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2 years job related experience or demonstrated knowledge and skills related to traditional resource stewardship.
Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Nation’s insurance policy.
Physical Requirements
Use hands and arms to operate office or field equipment.
Sit more than half the workday.
Stand and/or walk less than half the workday.
Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach.
View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.
Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time.
Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds.
Push or pull using up to moderate force.
See and hear with normal acuity.
Working Conditions
Work is conducted in an outside field environment, with varying weather conditions.
Moderate travel is required (up to 50% of the time).
Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise and/or high/low temperatures.
Work activities will include non‑traditional hours such as evening, weekends, and occasional out‑of‑town travel.
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Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.
Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
Bachelor’s degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience
This position collects, compiles, inputs, and manages information and data pertaining to tribal natural and cultural resources. This position supports the efforts of all programs within the department in carrying out the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation’s management responsibilities of stewardship of trust and non‑trust resources.
All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation drug‑free workplace policy and will be subject to pre‑employment, random, for‑cause, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist Program Managers with field work, data entry, and data analysis.
Collect data on ecological factors, habitats, and species within the aboriginal territory.
Collect GPS data pertaining to natural, cultural, and wildlife resources.
Enter data into prepared templates.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Assemble, calibrate, clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate project equipment as needed.
Assist with plant production efforts.
Ability to work alone or accompany staff in performing site visits, collection of field data, and site surveys.
Assists and participates in various resource‑related field surveys.
Attend trainings and meetings as directed.
Assist with data creation for tribal projects.
All Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge
General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Knowledge of the history, culture and organization history of the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ Nation and the Tolowa people.
Knowledge related to traditional stewardship methods and the Tolowa Dee‑ni’ ancestral territory boundaries.
Knowledge of local plant and wildlife species.
Knowledge of landscapes, ecosystems, cultural and natural resources.
Required Skills and Abilities
Broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
Customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and good communication skills.
Ability to manage time, organize work to ensure efficient performance.
Ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with supervisors, and manage work accordingly.
Ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2 years job related experience or demonstrated knowledge and skills related to traditional resource stewardship.
Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Nation’s insurance policy.
Physical Requirements
Use hands and arms to operate office or field equipment.
Sit more than half the workday.
Stand and/or walk less than half the workday.
Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach.
View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.
Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time.
Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds.
Push or pull using up to moderate force.
See and hear with normal acuity.
Working Conditions
Work is conducted in an outside field environment, with varying weather conditions.
Moderate travel is required (up to 50% of the time).
Work is sometimes in confined spaces and in areas of high noise and/or high/low temperatures.
Work activities will include non‑traditional hours such as evening, weekends, and occasional out‑of‑town travel.
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