Tribal Employment

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Shellfish Biologist:

Job Summary:

This is a professional/technical fisheries position for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe focusing primarily on the management of shellfish activities including harvest, habitat assessment, and enhancement.  Under the supervision of the Shellfish Manager, and with appropriate Tribal policy input, the Shellfish Biologist will apply sound biological principles to the management of shellfish populations in the Tribe's usual and accustomed fishing area by collecting and analyzing biological data; monitoring, evaluating and reporting harvest; and identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating shellfish enhancement activities.

Duties Include:

• Performing shellfish habitat and population surveys for intertidal and subtidal species, monitoring shellfisheries and water quality, and shellfish enhancement implementation.

• Responsibilities shall include training of field technical personnel as required for special projects and supervising the field personnel activities.

• Assist Shellfish Manager with analyzing and reducing data and preparing technical reports.

• Assisting in the implementation of tribal shellfisheries management programs.  Duties may include assisting in shellfisheries management planning, developing harvest schedules, arranging for monitors for selected tribal shellfish harvest activities, adopting regulations, and coordinating activities with staff and personnel of other agencies.

• Monitor and evaluate harvest activities to insure that harvest proceeds in an orderly and structured manner and that harvest levels are consistent with resource conservation and negotiated agreements.

• Work with the Natural Resource Administrative Assistant to notify fishermen of regulations, schedules and in-season adjustments.

• Supervise the entry of catch and biological data in addition to assisting in reconciliation of ticket and catch accounting database.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Must have a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and one year of experience working as a biologist in shellfisheries research/management programs is preferred.  A Master’s degree may be substituted for one-year experience in fisheries research and management

• Licensing/Certification: Valid Washington State driver’s license.

• Personal Computer Skills: Must have moderate to advanced experience with databases. (ACCESS) in addition to advanced word processing (Word) and spread sheet capabilities (Excel) and familiarity with other software.

• Other Important Skills:

  • Certified scuba diving status preferred.

  • Must demonstrate ability to take initiative and work independently on projects.

• Familiarity with Tribal fisheries programs in the Pacific Northwest desirable.

• Must have experience operating boats.

• Must have accurate and well organized record keeping abilities.

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality.

• Must comply with the Tribe’s Substance Abuse and Personnel Policies.

• Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms.

• Walking on uneven surfaces, on beaches and piers required.

• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements:

• Frequent local regional travel and occasional statewide travel as required.

Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor:

Duties Include:

• Clinical Counseling: Provides chemical dependency treatment services and on going case management of patients, from admission to discharge from the program.  Includes, but not limited to, conducting one on one counseling sessions, leading group counseling sessions, involving patients in developing and implementing individualized treatment and aftercare plans, family counseling and support, orienting new patients into the program, assessing referred patients, inpatient referrals and other duties as assigned.

• Clinical Supervision: Is responsible for coordinating weekly CD Program Staff meeting including completion of staffing notes.  Ensures that each client is assigned a case manager and monitors client flow and IOP OP group levels throughout the varies levels of treatment.. Conducts monthly individual supervision sessions with each CD counselor.  Reviews all client files at the time of intake and ensures that files are compliant..  Monitors staff work and vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all direct services for recovery program.  Conducts file reviews as needed and quarterly with Program Director. Will also ensure the implementation of assessment, treatment, continuing care, transfer and discharge plans.

• Case Management: Regularly assesses and monitors the progress of patients and maintains concise files and records through regular reviews and updates. Reports patient activities to the Program Coordinator to ensure over all goals of the department and patient needs are met through a coordinated departmental effort.  Maintains patient referral lists and patient logs for effective case management.  Maintains and ensures that all files meet Tribal and WAC codes.  Staff patient’s progress with Wellness Program staff and/or consultants to ensure optimum patient service delivery while honoring individual patient confidentiality.  Participate in quarterly program quality assurance reviews.  Willingness to maintain regular contact with inpatient patient’s and assists them with seamless transition to aftercare program.

• Meetings: Attends and participates in various community/staff meetings and staff committees whose goals directly or indirectly relate to the Wellness Program’s objectives.

• Personal/Professional Contact: Maintains regular contacts of a positive and professional nature with patients, patients’ families, staff, community members, Indian Health Services, treatment facilities, Tribal Court staff and others to accomplish program objectives and preserve good public relations.

• Prevention Planning/Coordination: Assists in the planning development and coordination of community alcohol and drug education and prevention efforts.

• Reporting: Assists Program Coordinator and Office Manager in the preparation and distribution of numerous reports including TARGET, quarterly program progress reports, Tribal Court reports, letters, assessments and patient compliance/non-compliance progress reports. Provide Office Manager with group sign in sheets, appointment log, direct service billing information, database face sheet and other non-billable data collection requirements.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Chemical Dependency Counseling: Requires minimum of four years experience as substance abuse/chemical dependency professional.  Specialized training in chemical dependency counseling.  Bachelor of Arts Degree in related field desired.  Maintain Department of Health’s required CEU’s each year.

• Licensing/Certification: Requires Washington State Counselor Registration, Chemical Dependency Certification in Washington State, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification.  Requires documented certification of emergency medical skills in responding to alcohol and other drug-related medical emergencies.

• Personal Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills are required, as well as the ability to learn word processing, spread sheet and other software programs.

• Other: Must pass a criminal background check.

• Must have good Written/Oral Communication Skills.

• Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License.

• Requires a lifestyle free from the problems of alcohol and other drugs and the ability to be a positive role model.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Statewide and out of state travel may be required.

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To Apply

Email your resume and application to jobs@pgst.nsn.us OR mail them attention Human Resources to the address below. You may also drop it off at the Tribal Center Reception. An application is required for ALL postitions. Final candidates must also pass a pre employment background screening and drug testing.

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Human Resources
Tribal Center
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
31912 Little Boston Road NE
Kingston, WA 98346

Indian Preference

Federal law recognizes the inherent authority of Indian tribes and tribal organizations to exercise an employment preference for their own members and other Indians. This is often referred to as tribal or Indian preference. Accordingly, preference in all aspects of employment with the Tribe will be given first to qualified members of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and second, to other qualified Indians. This preference is for the purpose of furthering the goals of self-determination and employment opportunities for the Tribe and its members. The Tribe values the contribution

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