Division: Resource Management
Reports to: Plant Resources Program Director
Worksite: Leech Lake DRM Compound
Work Hours: M – Th, 6:00am – 4:30pm, hours may vary
LLBO Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN Driver’s License, current insurance or be insurable.

Summary: Assists the plant resources department in research and management projects related to native plants within the Leech Lake Reservation.

Education Requirements and Experience:

• Pursuing a Degree in Biology, Botany, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field preferred, or have completed coursework in those fields.
• Familiarity with invasive species and local land/water conservation issues.
• Knowledge of tree pruning and care, mowing and general landscape maintenance.
• Familiarity with Leech Lake Reservation’s plant and wildlife communities, geography and waterbodies.
• Sensitivity and familiarity to Annishinaabe culture, traditions and practices.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Interest in botany, forest management, and/or forest and fire ecology.
• Ability to work in a team and independently and follow safety protocols at all times.
• Good organizational skills to ensure project work is completed on schedule.
• Must be able to physically work out of doors during 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Sufficient writing skills to keep a daily log of activities and write summary reports
• Self-directing, resourceful and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to use ArcMap, Collector, navigate using maps, compass and GPS and to work alone in remote locations.
• Ability to accurately enter and check data into computer spreadsheets.
• Ability to work with tribal and non-tribal resource management personnel and the public.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal communications and follow protocol.
• Must possess the attitude and aptitude for working within the field of Natural Resources.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Botany and/or Invasive species management are required.
• Must be enthusiastic and possess strong work ethics.
• Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Experience utilizing hand powered tools (e.g. chainsaw, brush saw) operate a riding lawn mower ATV/UTV.
• Experience driving light trucks and trailers.
• Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete work and tasks in a timely manner as directed by the LLDRM Plants Director or Assistant Manager.
• Work under the direction of the Botanist and/or crew leader to implement a variety of restoration projects intended to be control methods for non-native invasive species (NNIS).
• Prune apple orchard/fruit tree sites.
• Coordinate with food bank to organize a community harvest in the fall.
• Follow protocol for field work and accurate data collection.
• Water and maintain pollinator gardens and other restoration areas as needed
• Applicant must have good organizational skills.
• Assist in the botanical surveys and assessments of plant communities/ecosystems on reservation lands and ROWs.
• Responsible for practicing and insuring work place safety within the field and office at all times.
• Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
• Understanding and sensitive to Native American culture.
• Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
• Assist in the implementation of habitat enhancement projects for plants and/or wildlife on the reservation.
• Keep an accurate daily log of field activities.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on occasion.
• Aspects of this position require traversing uplands, lowlands, and wetlands to conduct fieldwork.
• Ability to hike uneven and often wet terrain for long periods of time is a must.
• Must have the ability to work in inclement weather conditions and endure insects such as mosquitoes, deer flies, ticks, and occasional encounters with stinging insects.
• Some Sedentary and internal working conditions.
• Non-smoking environment.

I understand the job description for the Ecological Restoration Technician position. I am capable and agree to perform the job duties and responsibilities assigned to me. I understand working conditions may change from time to time with or without notice. This document is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I further understand that this job description is not a contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific period or amount of time. This job description will be revised periodically or as needed. Job Description Revised: 03/12/2021ds