Tribal Fishery Education Assistant
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Kenaitze Indian Tribe
AK
Summary
The assistant is responsible for picking, sorting, and vacuum packing fish while maintaining equipment and documenting cultural activities. They also ensure that fishery sites remain clean, orderly, and safe for the community.
Job Description
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
Job Summary
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
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe was federally recognized as a sovereign, independent nation in 1971 under the Indian Reorganization Act as amended for Alaska. Today, we have more than 2,100 tribal members who live across the Kenai Peninsula and beyond. We employ more than 400 full-time and part-time employees.
The Tribe delivers a variety of programs and services that promote the wellness of our people and the community. In 2014, we opened the 52,000-square-foot Dena’ina Wellness Center, a fully integrated healthcare facility offering a wide range of services beneath one roof. We also operate a tribal justice system, education services, an Elders center, a social services program, and more.
At our Annual General Council Meeting every October, we elect members to the Executive Council to serve staggered terms. The seven-member Council governs the Tribe in accordance with our constitution, by-laws, ordinances and resolutions. It appoints a Chief Judge to oversee Tribal Court and uphold tribal laws, as well as an Executive Director to manage the Tribe’s day-to-day operations.
In fall 2015, we plan to open Tułen Charter School in partnership with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school will teach Dena'ina language, values and culture to kindergarten through third-grade students.
Our funding comes from federal, state and private grants, as well as third-party revenue generated by our healthcare programs.
It’s been thousands of years since our people, the Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina, first inhabited the Kenai Peninsula. We call this area Yaghanen, the good land. After many challenges throughout the years, today we are proud to say Naqantugheduł – the tide is coming in. We say the tide is coming in because it’s an exciting time for the Tribe and our people as we continue to work toward our Vision: To assure Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina thrive forever.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Kenai, Alaska
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe was federally recognized as a sovereign, independent nation in 1971 under the Indian Reorganization Act as amended for Alaska. Today, we have more than 2,100 tribal members who live across the Kenai Peninsula and beyond. We employ more than 400 full-time and part-time employees.
The Tribe delivers a variety of programs and services that promote the wellness of our people and the community. In 2014, we opened the 52,000-square-foot Dena’ina Wellness Center, a fully integrated healthcare facility offering a wide range of services beneath one roof. We also operate a tribal justice system, education services, an Elders center, a social services program, and more.
At our Annual General Council Meeting every October, we elect members to the Executive Council to serve staggered terms. The seven-member Council governs the Tribe in accordance with our constitution, by-laws, ordinances and resolutions. It appoints a Chief Judge to oversee Tribal Court and uphold tribal laws, as well as an Executive Director to manage the Tribe’s day-to-day operations.
In fall 2015, we plan to open Tułen Charter School in partnership with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school will teach Dena'ina language, values and culture to kindergarten through third-grade students.
Our funding comes from federal, state and private grants, as well as third-party revenue generated by our healthcare programs.
It’s been thousands of years since our people, the Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina, first inhabited the Kenai Peninsula. We call this area Yaghanen, the good land. After many challenges throughout the years, today we are proud to say Naqantugheduł – the tide is coming in. We say the tide is coming in because it’s an exciting time for the Tribe and our people as we continue to work toward our Vision: To assure Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina thrive forever.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Kenai, Alaska
