CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION
P.O.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE:
SALARY: $2708 – $3208 per month (Range 8)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits package
LOCATION: Mission, Oregon
SUPERVISED BY:
OPENING DATE: January 22, 2009
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (with first screening
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) seeks highly motivated applicants for a
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates technical
2. Performs updates and maintenance to the data library.
3. Responds to all map requests from Tribal Departments and Tribal Members.
4. Produces sophisticated maps, reports, imagery and related
5. Designs and develops project specific
6. Designs, implements, and documents quality control measures for special projects, products, and services
7. Provides technical assistance on demand to
8. Attends project demonstrations, seminars, workshops and other professional opportunities to maintain the necessary level of
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate in writing he/she does meet the following minimum qualifications).
The qualified applicant will be a self-motivated, conscientious individual who can work independently with minimal supervision, as well as communicate effectively with planners, biologists, range scientists, hydrologists, and other professionals employed by CTUIR. Specific qualifications include the following:
Educationand Experience:
- BS or MS in Geography, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Architecture, or related science plus two years of technical experience in
- Ability to manage
- Ability to use Spatial Analyst to derive desired products from existing datasets.
- Ability to use Model Builder to document methods of analysis and to provide tools to
- Ability to develop sophisticated maps and graphs.
- Ability to summarize and communicate steps used to derive
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of
- Knowledge of
- Knowledge of the principles and common standards for geospatial metadata
- Knowledge of CAD software and file structures, as they relate to
- Knowledge of graphic editing software including Adobe Photoshop as they relate to desktop publishing and
- Knowledge of habitat conservation, natural resources, land management and municipal applications for
- Ability to effectively research published journals, trade magazines, texts, web pages and other sources to keep current with developments in the field of
- Ability to conduct effective oral and written presentations before Tribal Council, the public and other
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to set and achieve goals without excessive supervision.
- Must have a valid
OVERTIME:
This Position is not eligible for over time pay.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
ξ Must have physical exam yearly.
ξ Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on highly repetitious basis daily.
ξ Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Pursuant to the Tribal Workers’ Benefit Code, Section 4.02A. “All workers are required to disclose any pre-existing physical or mental disorder and/or disability known to the worker that would prevent them from performing in a reasonable and safe manner the activities involved in the position in which they work.”
Failure to disclose any pre-existing condition may result in a restriction or forfeiture of benefits under the Tribal Worker’s Benefit Code.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All CTUIR Tribal positions are competitive. All employment applications and supportive employment material will be evaluated based on the relevance of the applicant’s qualifications and experience as it applies to this position. Applicant’s who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and experience most relevant to this position will be considered qualified to compete for this position and be eligible for an interview.
HIRING PREFERENCES:
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation reserves the right to make selection of new employees based upon the following Personnel Policy and Procedure adopted by the Board of Trustees:
Section 3.02 EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES
A. Policy. The Tribe’s employment preferences shall be as follows:
1. Indian Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities within the Tribal government to Tribal members and to other Indians enrolled in federally recognized tribes. This Tribal and Indian preference shall be applicable in all employee hiring, promotion, and transfer decisions.
2. Veteran’s Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
3. The employment preferences set forth in this section shall apply to all Tribal programs regardless of the program’s funding source, and shall apply to all classes of positions referenced in section 3.07.
4. Except for the employment preferences authorized under this section, it shall be the policy of the Tribe that no Tribal employee or job applicant shall be discriminated against in pursuit of employment or career growth due to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Complete Tribal employment applications will be accepted until position is filled. ONLY THOSE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKETS WHICH
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the qualification requirements.
“EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED IN THE CTUIR PERSONNEL POLICIES
REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL:
- Completed Tribal Application Form.
- Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
- Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
- Sensitive Form for Tribal Positions.
- Copy of
- Tribal and Indian preference must provide copy of Tribal
- Provide at least two (2) personal references and two (2) business references.
- Mapping sample must be included.
Mapping Sample
Please provide at least 2 samples of previous map production using ArcGIS software. Please include a one page memo addressed to the
OBTAIN
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
ATTN: Julia Withers-Lyons, Human Resources Manager
To be considered, application package must be post marked by the closing date.
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Approved by: Julia Withers-Lyons, Human Resources Manager Date
I have read above position description and understand the requirements of the position for which I am applying. (Original signature must be placed on file in the employee’s personnel file when/if hired for this position.)
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Applicant Review and Acknowledgement: Date