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NAFWS Tribal Mapping (GIS) AnalystThe Tribal Mapping Analyst will focus on several key issues in collaboration with Tribes and the US Geological Survey (USGS).  Applicants must have a specialized knowledge of ArcGIS, R Programming, Python with demonstrated ability in applying statistical methods to animal movement data. Location: Remote. 

Compensation: Salary range – $59,000-$62,000 DOE annually plus benefits including paid sick and annual leave, health insurance, life insurance and retirement per the NAFWS Employee Handbook.

Deadline to Apply: October 20, 2023

To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, 3 professional references, BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian Preference) and transcripts to: Laurel James at LJames@nafws.org

NAFWS Public Information Officer– The PIO will be responsible for implementing a creative communication strategy or network in order to enhance the visibility of Native American Tribal Natural Resource Programs and Native peoples. This will include promoting the exchange of information related to Tribal fish and wildlife management techniques and policy initiatives in a way that meets the organization’s mission and goals through media relations and public outreach initiatives. Location: Northglenn, CO. 

Compensation: Salary range – $50,000 – $55,000 DOE annually plus benefits including paid sick and annual leave, health insurance, life insurance and retirement per the NAFWS Employee Handbook.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled.

To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, 3 professional references, BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian Preference) and transcripts to: Julie Thorstenson at JThor@nafws.org.

NAFWS: America the Beautiful Field Liaison Job Description – This is a full-time salary position.  Salary is commensurate with experience, education and work history. Requirements: 3-5 years of experience Location: Remote. Closing Date: Open Until Filled To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, 3 professional references, BIA Form 4432 (if claiming Indian Preference) and official transcripts to: Julie Thorstenson at JThor@nafws.org or mail to: Executive Director, NAFWS, 10465 Melody Dr., Ste 307, Northglenn, CO 80234.  
Several positions will open in the upcoming months. Come back soon or follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to receive notifications of position openings.

External Job Openings

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Wildlife SpecialistLocation: Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Application Deadline: October 2, 2023 Compensation: $23.00/hour plus benefits Description: Coordinate and participate in Red Cliff’s wildlife research and monitoring projects. Duties and responsibilities include:
1. Lead, and participate in, ongoing wildlife research work such as predator trapping and collaring and trail camera monitoring.
2. Analyze collar and camera data and prepare summary maps and reports.
3. Develop and implement recommendations for inventory and survey techniques for birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
4. Prepare annual reports of wildlife and forestry related activities.
5. Coordinate and begin implementing youth educational outreach for the wildlife program.
6. Take lead in acquisition process to obtain needed wildlife equipment and supplies necessary for special and routine projects.
7. Assist with other duties across the TNR Division as assigned.  To Apply: Follow the instructions in the attached PDF.

WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE
Mexican Wolf BiologistApplication Deadline: Open Until Filled Compensation: $52,000-$62,400 ($25-$30/hr) Description: The Mexican Wolf Biologist will be responsible for administering the Tribe’s Mexican Wolf Management Program to implement management and monitoring under the WMAT-Mexican Wolf Management Plan.  The position currently requires supervising 3 employees.  This position is directly supervised by the Sensitive Species Coordinator.

See the whole job description here

Trust for Public Land

Tribal Community Schoolyard Associate Director Location: Location Flexible Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 Description: TPL Parks for People program in Colorado & Southwest works in partnership with communities to design and build parks, trails, and schoolyards in neighborhoods that need them most. TPL’s engagement strategy centers community voice, whereby we co-design outdoor spaces with communities to ensure every park, trail, and schoolyard we create reflects community priorities and aspirations. The Tribal Community Schoolyard Program will work alongside the Parks for People program in Colorado & Southwest to amplify community-centered outcomes. To Apply: Follow the link in title.

Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance

 

Program Officer – Land ConservationLocation: Remote Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 Description: This position is primarily focused on the development and implementation of strategies to assist Native nations in the Northern Great Plains with the conservation of lands. Strategies may include grassland conservation and restoration and consolidating lands through various methods such as acquisition, leasing, and trades. This position will require outreach with other organizations and building collaborative partnerships to assist Native nations. This position may be required to work within the specified parameters of grant-funded projects.

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to info@BNGAlliance.org to apply or inquire about this announcement.

Program Officer – Outreach and EngagementLocation: Remote Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 Description: This position is primarily focused on the development and implementation of outreach, communications, and educational projects and assisting in the development of new projects and programs that focus in these areas. This position may be required to work within the specified parameters of grant-funded projects.
Outreach will occur in the communities of the 16 Native nations in the Northern Great Plains to increase awareness of BNGA’s purpose and goals and enhance BNGA’s understanding of the needs of Tribal natural resources departments, tribal NGOs, and communities.

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to info@BNGAlliance.org to apply or inquire about this announcement.

USGS:

Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist (GS-401-14); Physical Scientist (GS-1301-14)Location: UMESC, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Compensation: GS-14: $116,393 (step 1) to $151,308 (step 10); Deadline to apply: 09/28/23. To Apply: Follow link above.

Crow Tribe of Indians 

Wildlife BiologistLocation: Crow Indian Reservation, Montana Application Deadline: Open until filled.  Salary Range: Dependent on Qualifications To Apply: Please send (1) a resume, (2) current phone numbers and e-mails of three references, and (3) a one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you would be a good fit for it. Please send all materials as e-mail attachments to Marvin “Wes” Stops, Jr. Environmental Protection Program Director, Marvin.Stops@crow-nsn.gov.

Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission

AITRC Subsistence SpecialistLocation: Glennallen, AK Application Deadline: Open until filled.  Salary Range: $55-65,000 DOE. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to connect@ahtnatribal.org

Blackfeet Nation Fish and Wildlife 

Bear Management Specialist Location: Browning, MT Application Deadline: Open until filled.  Salary Range: $22- $25 DOE. To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to:  B.Kittson@Blackfeetnation.com.

Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation:

Environmental DirectorLocation: Cortina Rancheria/ Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Offices in Williams, CA; Compensation: $64,480 Annually; Deadline to apply: Open until filled. To Apply: Scan your completed application packet including employment application and resume Attn: connie.gomez@kdwn.org.

Environmental TechnicianLocation: Cortina Rancheria/ Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Offices in Williams, CA; Compensation: $23.00 hourly FTE; Deadline to apply: Open until filled. To Apply: Scan your completed application packet including employment application and resume Attn: connie.gomez@kdwn.org.

Intertribal Buffalo Council:
Executive Assistant – Rapid City, SD; Salary DOE.
Range and Infrastructure Specialist – Rapid City, SD; Salary DOE.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to admin@itbcbuffalonation.org.

National Park Foundation:

Senior Program Manager, History and CultureLocation: Hybrid, Washington D.C., Remote-eligible; Compensation: $85k salary; Deadline to apply: Open until filled. To Apply: Follow link above.

Internship: Fish Health Biological Technician

Position Details: Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Warm Springs Fish Health Center are seeking an intern who will work at the Fish Health Center located in Warm Springs, GA. The individual would work with fish health staff to conduct hatchery inspections, diagnostic testing, and complete day to day tasks in the laboratory. The intern will have the opportunity to travel to multiple Federal, State and Tribal fish hatcheries within the southeast region to preform annual hatchery inspections. Daily work would include becoming familiar with cell culture/virology, bacteriology, parasite identification/isolation, sampling/wild fish survey, triploid grass carp certifications, and ploidy testing.

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