Closes: 1/19/2022Woodcutter

Reports to: Conservation Officer I

Salary (Grade): $15.83/hour Status: Temp., Full-time(Non-exempt)

Location: Wildlife & Parks Office in Winnebago, NE

Job Purpose & Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to conserve, protect, and enhance the fish, wildlife, and other natural resources for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Conservation Officer is responsible for the management plan and records maintenance of the Buffalo Project. Conservation Officers are also responsible for maintenance and upkeep of Big Bear Park and other wildlife areas within the boundaries of the Winnebago Indian Reservation. A substantial share of the duties involve communication with Natural Resource Management, Conservation Law Enforcement, and Law Enforcement agencies.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.

Cut and pile dead wood in designated areas.

Clean and service chainsaws.

Maintain all equipment utilized under the Wildlife & Parks Department.

Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Must have a valid driver’s license and can meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.

Must be 18 years of age.

Must not have a major fish/wildlife conviction on record.

Experience with a chainsaw preferred.

Education Preference:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Training Requirements:

Must be willing to pursue Sawyer training.

Must attend all department training and meetings as required by the position and the Conservation Officer I.

Physical Requirements:

Normal to heavy work, which includes the ability to lift 75+ lbs.

Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulder, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required.

While performing daily duties, the applicant will be regularly required to (without aid) talk, hear, smell, and taste.

The applicant will frequently be subject to physical exertion involving standing, walking, and running which requires sustained and considerable strength and endurance.

Work Environment:

The environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations including physical attack or attack with deadly weapons. Both indoor and outdoor assignments are involved with frequent prolonged exposure to inclement weather conditions. The Conservation Officer may be required to work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays with rotating shifts and duty stations. Assignments are subject to change without notice.

There is ever present danger of injury and/or death from physical assault or accident in the line of duty.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating

Above average social interaction skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.

If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.

Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.