Non-Point Source; NPS Field Crew

Non-Point Source (NPS) Field Crew

Status: Full-time (40 hrs. per week)

Department: Chemehuevi Environmental Department

Reports To: Chemehuevi Environmental Director

Salary: Base $17.50 or DOE

Closing Date: Until Filled

• Must understand and use basic safety precautions when using various mechanical, electrical and gasoline powered tools.
• This job will require the use of heavy lifting (50 pounds).
• Salt Cedar eradication using hand tools, chainsaws, and other power tools.
• Slash piling and burning of all removed Salt Cedar.
• Assist with quarterly EPA Region 9 reports and end-of-year reports.
• Digging, hauling, pulling and chopping weeds.
• Gather and maintain native seedlings and cuttings for revegetation of riparian areas.
• Safely use and keep all equipment in workable condition.
• Installation of fencing, road closing and interpretation signage when necessary.
• Photo documentation of progress, assist with GPS marking of all trees removed and planted.
• Backhoe experience would be beneficial to the position.
• Complete basic weekly logs for reporting purposes.
• As other duties as assigned by department Director and Tribal Council.

• LABOR INTENSIVE - Must be in good physical condition and willing to work outdoors (winter, summer, windy days).
• You must be able to walk on hillsides and embankments.
• You must be 18 years or older.
• You must be willing and ready to work with a positive attitude every day.
• Ability to handle chainsaw and other land clearing equipment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification recommended.
• You must be mentally/physically readily capable of doing your day-to-day job.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Work boots required (employee's responsibility/expense).

This is a full time position.