JOB DESCRIPTION
Natural Resource Specialist

INFORMATION

Type of Position: Non-Exempt
Location of Work: Juneau
Salary Grade(s): G 8-9
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time

PURPOSE
The Natural Resource Specialist (NRS) will work on identifying and addressing current and emergent issues pertaining to the Forest and Natural Resource management of Native Lands and Resources and needs within Tribal villages, through providing assistance to Native allotment owners and Village and IRA councils, and coordinating the GIS program within the department.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Natural Resource Director
Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist the Special Projects Coordinator and NLR Director in the development and implementation of effective tribal natural resource programs.
• Identify, research, and analyze natural resources issues affecting Native Lands and Resources.
• Assist in collecting, inputting, and maintaining information on natural resource data, programs resources, training, and funding.
• Provide an effective outreach and education campaign of natural resource programs and issues to tribes and their members, including trainings and meetings.
• Develop and coordinate the Tlingit & Haida Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program.
• Maintain database of Native allotments in SE Alaska and create/update GIS maps as needed.
• Assist in boundary identification through providing basic surveys and prepare legal descriptions of the surveyed property as requested.
• Conduct trespass investigations on Native restricted properties.
• Prepare timber sale transaction packages for approval by the BIA when needed.
• Perform site assessments and restoration planning for tribal lands and resources.
• Assist Native allottees in natural resource and land management issues.
• Prepare reports and correspondence to local, state, federal and tribal agencies.
• Ability to travel frequently to rural villages as well as to regional grantee meetings in and out of state.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Excellent grammatical and professional level writing skills.
• Knowledge of grant writing process and requirements.
• Ability to research and analyze information from multiple and complex sources.
• Familiarity with the Tlingit and Haida way of life,
• Familiarity with the Alaska Native traditional and contemporary political, social, and cultural organizations.
• Ability to establish and follow through with strategic plans.
• Ability to develop and provide effective outreach and public education.
• Ability to prepare budgets and interpret financial reports.
• Knowledge of basic surveying principles.
• Knowledge of common tree species and vegetation found in SE Alaska forests and environments.
• Knowledge and use of the photo interpretation techniques and ability to read and understand aerial photos.
• Ability to interpret and write legal descriptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office suite programs, GPS and Dreamweaver MX.
• Advanced training and skills in the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Associates degree in Forestry or related natural resource field and
• (2) Five years work experience in a Natural Resource discipline
• Certified in the use of the GIS computer systems (preferred)
• (1) one-year experience in successful grant writing and program administration.
• Valid Drivers License

Substitution
Education and trainings may be substituted for work experience on a month for month basis full-time equivalency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• HAZWOPER Certification
• Geographical Information System (GIS) Certification

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees must pass an initial and random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check for the safety of our clients. All employment offers are conditional until Tlingit & Haida has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.