JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Natural Resources Technician Department/Division: Environmental Department Status: Three-Month Temporary Salary: Depends on Experience Hours: M-Th 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Supervisor: Environmental Director Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports Tribal environmental goals and objectives on the Pala Indian Reservation under the direction of the Pala Environmental Department. This position is responsible for working on a variety of projects including, but not limited to, fuels management, natural resources, wildlife, water, air, and solid waste. You will be responsible for clearing hazardous vegetative fuels on the Pala Reservation. This is an essential crew-level position with the fuels crew, which works alongside two other crew members and a crew leader. All work will be conducted on the Pala Indian Reservation with the goal of supporting the Pala Bands goals of wildfire resiliency, fire prevention, habitat restoration, and forest health. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Running a chainsaw on a four-person crew Pulling or Swamping brush Applying herbicide Safely operating a chipper Performs pile burning or controlled burns Planting trees, shrubs and seedlings Assist with technical tasks such as fuels work, invasive species removal, replanting, and some forestry type operations. Keep all equipment and vehicles clean and maintained Perform vegetative clearances around homes, road systems, fuel breaks, tribal buildings and structures, off site properties, power poles and hydrants, and sensitive cultural areas and landscapes Use iPad with mapping/GIS software Work with PED staff to provide support and backup for natural resources, wildlife, water, air, solid waste, and other programs Inspect, maintain, and repair tools and equipment while following all mandated safety protocols Interface between various tribal departments when needed (law, fire, tribal services, etc.) Attend trainings (local, overnight and out-of-state) Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES: Experience working in a crew environment with chain of command environment Ability to work out problems with crew members in a mature fashion Proficient in chainsaw operations (sawyer) Mechanical aptitude and experience with engines (vehicle, chippers, chainsaws, etc.) Experience driving a 4x4 work truck in varied and extreme terrain Experience implementing directives Completion of NWCG courses preferred (ICS-100, L-180, S-130, S-190, IS-700) Red Card preferred Experience with environmental and natural resources programs such as forestry, fuels, water, air, waste. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing). Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain effective working relationship with people in a varied economic, educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work with prolonged standing and walking for extended periods, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, stretching, bending, and pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, crawling, moving, lifting, and carrying loads weighing 100 pounds Physical and emotional condition adequate to meet the demands of the assigned work station and duties MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED Valid Class C California Driver License Experience working in Native American tribal communities preferred. Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. A DMV print out with a valid class C drivers license and background check will be required. Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal opportunity employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of NWCG courses preferred (ICS-100, L-180, S-130, S-190, IS-700). Red Card preferred Willing to preform annual physical and pack test if needed WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to inclement weather conditions while performing work, including exposure to wet and/or humid conditions Work is performed outdoors while exposed to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, rain, heat, cold, chemicals, and machinery with moving parts The noise level in the work environment is loud when operating equipment OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums. HOW TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO: Pala Band of Mission Indians Human Resources Department-Attn: Lura Bryant PMB 50, 35008 Pala Temecula Road Pala, CA 92059 Email hr@palatribe.com Fax Resume: 1-760-888-1980
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