Agriculture And Natural Resources Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma - McLoud, OK 74851

This position organizationally falls under the Agricultural & Natural Resources Director of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Operational hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., or as may be needed. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for an agriculture and natural resources technician job. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining farm machinery, preparing land, planting and harvesting crops, livestock management, performing tasks related to land management, wildland fire suppression, prevention and fuels management.

The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management while respecting cultural heritage. This includes a deep understanding of tribal culture, food traditions, and tribal land stewardship.

• Field Work:
  Preparing land, planting, tilling, baling forage, weeding, installing and repairing livestock fencing, chopping wood and harvesting crops.
• Equipment Operation:
  Operating and maintaining tractors, sprayers, mowers, balers, chainsaws, hand tools, drip torches, ATV’s and other farm equipment.
• Maintenance:
  Repairing and maintaining agricultural equipment, tools and facilities to ensure readiness.
• Crop and Animal Care:
  Propagating plants, tending to plants and gardens; and caring, feeding and managing livestock.
• Fire Suppression:
  Assisting in suppressing wildland fires by constructing fire lines, participating in controlled burns and other wildland fire mitigation efforts.
• Fuels Management:
  Implementing prescribed fire plans and burns; and mechanical treatments to reduce hazardous fuel loads.
• Testing and Analysis:
  Collecting and preparing biological and soil samples for analysis by an outside lab; and the ability to read and follow the directives from the test results.
• Safety and Training:
  Participating in safety training and sessions; and successfully completing any fire and wildland fire training including but not limited to the Work Capacity Test (Pack Test).
• Food Production and Distribution:
  Participating in food and seed production projects such as traditional seed saving and distribution, community gardens, crops and processing of livestock.
• Cultural Preservation:
  Integrate traditional ecological knowledge into tribal food sovereignty initiatives, promoting cultural revitalization through produce and crop production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The incumbent must be flexible in order to undertake a variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned by the director or team leader.

• High School Diploma
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in crop science, animal science, environmental sciences or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience considered in lieu of a post high school degree.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Wildland fire training and/or certification and/or Work Capacity Test (Pack Test) completion is preferred.
• Physical Endurance and Conditioning:
  The role is physically demanding, requiring above average physical performance and stamina to work in challenging environments and elements such as extreme temperatures and work outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to communicate and interact effectively with other crew members, directors, tribal members, government employees and the public. Must be able to read, comprehend and follow written policies and work orders. The ability to communicate effectively is vital to the department’s success and safety of its employees.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in operating and maintaining agricultural equipment, machinery, and hand tools to ensure operational readiness. This also includes the routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Teamwork:
  Must be able to work effectively as part of a crew and coordinate with other technicians and tribal departments.
• Other skills: ability to do the work with or without direct supervision.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and…