The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Cass Lake, Minnesota is hiring a biological technician/crew leader and multiple invasive species crew members for the 2017 summer field season. The following jobs are posted at http://www.llojibwe.org/jobs/llbojobs.html. See instructions for applying at the top of the page. The closing date for these postings is April 7, 2017.
*Seasonal Biological Technician/Crew Leader ~ DRM ~ $13.00/hr. ~ Job Code: 17-060* *VALID CLASS D DRIVER’S LICENSE, SIGNED MVR FORM* *Summary; *Responsible for assisting the DRM Botanist with a multitude of projects throughout the field season. Many of these projects deal with the control of invasive species found within the Leech Lake Reservation and Chippewa National Forest. *Education/Experience:* B.S. degree in Natural Resources Management, Biology, Forestry or equivalent studies preferred. Proven experience as a good crew leader is also desired. *Duties/Responsibilities: *Collect field data for the purpose of progress reports, plus maintain a daily log of activities. Insure the field crew is following protocol for all projects. Occasionally assist DRM Botanist in botanical surveys, assessments of plant communities, plus various other projects not related to invasive species control. Assist in the implementation of habitat enhancement projects for plants and/or wildlife on the reservation. *Seasonal Invasive Species Crew Member (6) ~ DRM ~ $12.00/hr. ~ Job Code: 17-059* *VALID CLASS D DRIVER’S LICENSE, SIGNED MVR FORM* *Summary: *Responsible for assisting the DRM Botanist or Crew Leader with a multitude of projects throughout the field season. Many of these projects deal with the control of invasive species found within the Leech Lake Reservation and Chippewa National Forest. *Education/Experience:* Preference for individuals who are pursuing an A.S. or B.S. degree in Natural Resources Management, Biology, Forestry or equivalent studies. Interest and experience in the control of non-native invasive species. *Duties/Responsibilities: *Complete work and tasks in a timely manner as directed by the LLDRM Botanist or Crew Leader. Follow strict protocol for field work to insure goals are being achieved. Work under the direction of the Botanist and/or crew leader to implement a variety of control methods for invasive species (mechanical control, bio-control release, etc). Assist in the implementation of habitat enhancement projects for plants and/or wildlife on the reservation. Please contact Katie Zlonis (wink0...@d.umn.edu) with any questions.
