Land Resources Laborer – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

Job Code: 45-4011 Salary: $34,507.20- 56,201.60

Exempt: No Status: Full time, permanent

Department: Environment- Land Resources Location: Environment Division

Reports to: Land Resources Technician

SUMMARY: Under the direction of Land Resources Technician, the Land Resources Laborer will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with land-based conservation and restoration efforts. This position is predominately outdoor field work, and will require work under varied weather and environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Serve as a member of the field-crew for the Land Resources Program in seasonal activities such as tree planting, tree removal, seed collection, herbicide application, tree and plant maintenance, mowing/trimming, conducting prescribed burns, and other tasks as assigned.
• Operate vehicles and other equipment which may include ATV/UTV, passenger vehicles, unmanned aircraft, or water craft. This includes the ability to trailer field equipment.
• Practice proper and safe operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Check equipment to ensure proper function and safety.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Document and record information as it is related to operational data, which may include entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Provide information and recommendations pertaining to environmental protection and resource utilization to community members, landowners, other organizations, and the general public.
• Able to identify tree and plant species, and locate insect or disease damage.
• Assist with surveys, measuring, and mapping forested areas and other plots as needed.
• Effectively communicate information to supervisors, co-workers, and peers by telephone, in written form, or in person.
• Ability to work under varied weather and environmental conditions.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations, including daily health screenings, self-reporting, workspace hygiene practices, and other measures as communicated.

• Collect environmental data or samples.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be

able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. One year of laborer experience in grounds-keeping, landscaping, chainsaw operation, forestry, or closely related work strongly preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
• Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

Possession of a valid State Driver License in accordance with Fleet Policy.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.