Tribal Harvest Program Manager - Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Tribal Harvest Program Manager

Dept./Program: Tribal Government

Division: Executive Office

Reports To: Tribal Self-Governance Coordinator

Supervises: Harvest Assistants

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Revision Date: 9/27/2016

Job Summary

Carries out wildlife harvest planning and curriculum development in partnership with other Tribal programs and community partners. The Program Manager provides updates to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Hunting, Fishing and Gathering Commission.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for implementation of Fishery permit, and curriculum.
• Administers the Wildlife Salvage Program
• Responsible for implementation of Educational and Traditional Moose Hunt permits, reporting and curriculum
• Facilitates the application process for educational and cultural hunt permits.
• Responsible for fish distribution and providing required reports to Tribal Self Governance Coordinator on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for documentation of all cultural activities on a daily basis for use in final report to State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
• Responsible for development and coordination of new cultural harvest activities
• Preparing designated location for the Tribes' fishery including driving stakes, setting the running lines, etc.
• Maintaining and keeping in good operation all equipment needed in the operation of the Kenaitze Indian Tribes wild life harvest program.
• Keeping all sites neat and clean, safe as well as drug and alcohol free.
• Available on-call as needed for harvest activities
• Assist in hiring seasonal positions
• Attend meetings as required
• Maintain fishery budget
• Submit and process receipts in ReqLogic
• Approve payroll for Harvest Assistants
• Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, the public and Tribal members.
• Provide education about the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and wildlife harvest programs to visitors
• Responsible for drafting, review, and implementation of the wildlife harvest's 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

Heavy work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• 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

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Vibration

OSHA Categories

Category I Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, scanner, fax, Industrial vacuum sealer and harvesting equipment

List Tools: knives

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: KIT vehicle, four wheeler

Travel

• Local

Travel between Tribal locations is required

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in similar traditional harvest programs.
• Experience in fishing gear upkeep and repair, and in fish cleaning and preparation.
• Experience with firearms and firearm safety

License/Certification

• Current Alaska Driver's License and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy

Special Skills

• Able and willing to work unusual hours.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Familiarity with both modern and traditional methods of harvesting wild game to include seal, moose, assorted fish, etc.