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Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Water Quality Seasonal Technician in Harbor Springs, Michigan
Job Title: Water Quality Seasonal Technician
Department: Natural Resources Department
Reports to: Environmental Services Manager
Salary Range: $18/hour
Terms: Seasonal Position May -- September 2025
Status: Non-Exempt
Opens: January 23, 2025
Closes: Until Filled
TO APPLY: Please submit LTBB Application Form, Resume, and Cover Letter by Email to hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov or via Fax, Mail, or In Person at our Human Resources office.
LTBB Application Form and HR Contact Info available here: https://ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Employment-Application.pdf
SUMMARY: The Water Quality Seasonal Technician will perform tasks and duties assigned by the Environmental Services Manager, Water Quality Biologist, or Water Quality Technician to assist in the implementation of any or all components of the Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) and will assist with additional activities within the Environmental Services Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the collection of biological, chemical, and physical data in the field.
- Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and properly use all water quality equipment.
- Wetland monitoring including plant surveys, wetland delineations, and invasive species surveys.
- Assist in wild rice research and monitoring.
- Sorting and identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates.
- Assist with road-stream crossing inventories.
- Assist with sampling fish populations and processing fish for contaminant analysis.
- Assist with implementation of on the ground restoration projects.
- Assist in data entry and analysis, writing reports, and educational/outreach activities.
- Attending meetings and trainings to update or acquire new skills.
- Seasonal Technician may occasionally be utilized by other NRD programs including the Youth Conservation Corps
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess 60 credits towards a degree in limnology, environmental sciences, conservation biology, biology, botany, fisheries, or related science field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Knowledge required in the following Microsoft programs: Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Word.
- Must be detail oriented and able to work in an outdoor setting, lab, and office environment.
- Must be familiar with boats/canoes, able to swim, hike/walk through rough terrain in all weather and elements, including how to dress appropriately for the activity/weather.
- Coursework in GIS, invertebrates, and botany is preferred.
- Trailering and boat operation experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record, reliable transportation, and be insurable for duration of employment. Will need a LTBB scientific collector's permit, which will be provided upon hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionall