Tribal Fishery Education Assistant

Tribal Fishery Education Assistant

Revision Date: 05/29/2020
Dept./Program: Tribal Member Services
Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary
Division: Tribal Programs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Tribal Harvest Program Supervisor
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Works under the Harvest Program Supervisor and the Tribal Fishery Education Technician with fishing the education set net.

Essential Functions

• Assistants are responsible for picking fish from the net, sorting, proper vacuum packing, and fish distribution
• Provides support in species reporting requirements and documentation of all cultural activities on a daily basis
• Assists with cleaning all equipment needed in the operation of the fishery, including nets, buoys, lines, vehicles and fish cleaning stations
• Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and Tribal Members
• Be a good representation of the Tribe, as the position is highly visible in community
• Assists with keeping all sites clean, orderly and safe as well as drug and alcohol free
• Assists with the entry level operations for the Harvest activities under the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Educational Fishery Plan and the Tribes policies and procedures

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Wet

OSHA Categories

• Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Travel

• Local

Comments: Local travel required for shopping, 1 – 3 times per week. In-state travel required for training, 1-2 times per year.

Qualifications

Experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Experience in picking and vacuum sealing fish

License/Certification

• Current Alaska Drivers' License

Special Skills

• Able and willing to work unusual hours, determined by weather and tide
• Ability to read and understand a tide book and knot tying
• Willingness to learn the language, culture and history of the Dena'ina people