The Education Dept. ECDP Program is recruiting for: TEACHER I HR-09-321  To guide and assist in the classroom activities. Requires high school diploma or GED, and one (1) year of experience working with children 0-5 years of age.  Must have excellent demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, be computer literate and posses the ability to relate to children. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply early childhood education philosophy dealing with the “whole Child” to include working with special needs children.  Incumbent shall obtain CDA certification within one (1) year of appointment.  Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application). This position closes 11/20/09.  (Grade 7) 

The Early Childhood Development Program is recruiting for: COOK HR-09-322 to plan and prepare meals with federal, state, local, and Tribal standards.  Requires high school diploma or GED, with over one (1) month of volume cooking.  Must obtain a Food Handler’s Permit within ninety (90) days of hire.  Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application). This position closes 11/20/09.  (Grade 5) 

RE-ADVERTISEMENT-The Dept. of Information Systems is recruiting for: FULL-TIME CABLE TECHNICIAN HR-09-311 (WAS PART-TIME) to provide support and installation of technological cables and telecommunication hardware.  Works within a general outline of work to be performed, developing work methods and sequences under direct supervision of the Telecommunications Technician.  Requires high school diploma or GED with one (1) year experience in cable training or equivalent training.  Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the time, lifting, bending, reaching, exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a recurring basis.  Requires six (6) months experience.  Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application). This position closes 11/30/09.  (Grade 8) 

The Nez Perce Tribe Dept. of Natural Resources/Cultural Resources is recruiting for: PROFESSIONAL II –FIELD ARCHAEOLOGIST HR-09-323 regular full-time position.  The position is responsible for overseeing one (1) or more archaeological projects conducted by the Cultural Resource Program. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field.  Must have three (3) years related professional level experience or one (1) year professional experience with Master’s.  One (1) year supervisory experience is also required.  This position also requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s Policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application).  ** Please include a writing sample. This position closes 11/30/09.  (Grade 19)  

The Nez Perce Tribe Dept. of Gaming Commission is recruiting for GAMING COMMISSION DIRECTOR   HR-09-324 to oversee and administer the overall operation of the Gaming Commission.  Responsible for regulation of the gaming activities on the Nez Perce reservation, staff supervision, strategic planning, budget, training, working with the elected Gaming Commissioners. to develop policy for gaming regulation and to interact with gaming management.  Researches and formulates long-range goals for the Gaming Commission; develops policy and strategic plans as required or directed.  Requires a B.A. or B.S. degree in business, accounting, law enforcement, finance, management or related field.  Tribal Gaming License required.  Requires three (3) years experience derived from working with tribal gaming or other business enterprises.  Requires five (5) years law enforcement or business management experience in a tribal setting; three (3) years in supervisory capacity of staff.  Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application). This position closes 11/30/09.  (Grade 20)

Open to ALL qualified applicants: (General Public)

The Nez Perce Tribe Dept. of Natural Resources EWRM is recruiting for: MANAGER I – NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE (NRD) COORDINATOR HR-09-202 to assist the program with coordination of the Tribe’s efforts to oversee and guide NRD Injury Assessment activities occurring at the Hanford Site.  Requires a Bachelor of Science in any natural resource related field (M.S. or M.A. preferred) with ten (10) years of professional experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application) **Please include college transcript & statement of past Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) experience. This position is Open Until Filled.  (Grade 24) 

RE-ADVERTISEMENT The Nez Perce Tribe Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is recruiting for: PROFESSIONAL II – WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II MITIGATION PROJECT BIOLOGIST SPECIALIST HR-09-276 regular full time position.  To carry out assigned duties related to the management of wildlife resources reserved by treaty, within the Ceded Area of the Nez Perce Tribe and on Tribal Trust and fee lands. Position is located in Lapwai, ID. Requires Bachelor’s of Science in wildlife, biology, ecology, botany or closely related field.  Master’s preferred.  Training in bird identification, plant identification and radio telemetry strongly preferred.  Requires three (3) years cumulative experience as a full-time wildlife biologist One (1) year with Master’s Degree). Must have experience with database development and maintenance, GPS/GIS technology, and basic statistics. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application).  **Please include college transcript.  Open Until Filled.  (Grade 19) 

The Dept. of Land Services Division is recruiting for: TECHNICIAN II- GIS TECHNICIAN  HR-09-319 regular full-time position.  To maintain and update GIS data sets and related information including production of mapping products.  Working experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, ESRI SDE, and ESRI ArcGIS preferred.  Requires two (2) year college education (48 credits) related to Geographic Information Systems.  Three (3) years of relevant experience is equivalent to one (1) year college education.  Requires one (1) year of related experience using GIS technology and six (6) months leadership experience.  Three (3) years of relevant experience is equivalent to one (1) year of college education.  Relevant experience includes computer hardware and software experience relevant to creating procedural documents and reports; data maintenance and storage; and creating and maintaining spatial data types. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application).  **Please include unofficial college transcripts.  This position closes 11/20/09.  (Grade 11) 

The Dept. of Information Systems is recruiting for: GRANT WRITER  HR-09-315 regular full-time position.  Write grants for the Information Systems Office for the development of extended services and new program development.  Lead fundraiser to develop and properly obtain funds within the first twelve to twenty-four (24) months.  Responsible for investigative research, and development of new funding sources to support the expansion of technology service across the Reservation; and project coordination/oversight during program implementation.  Develop and maintain grant materials, organizational descriptions, demographic information, and similar materials to assist program staff compete for funding opportunities and facilitate the expansion of technology across multiple sectors.  Comprehensive knowledge of budget development and research.  Bachelors degree in related field (Master’s preferred).  Must have applied knowledge of technology based infrastructure developments.  Strong organization skills, and excellent and proven written and oral communications skills.  A minimum of five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible grant writing/development work experience.  Demonstrated experience working in a supervisory or contract management capacity with demonstrated proficiency in contract management, planning, and program management.  Extensive experience working in and with non-profit agencies.  Demonstrated familiarity or experience specifically with federal programs/contracts, and private foundation funding sources.  Knowledge or direct experience with PL 93-638, PL 102-477, 25 CFR and other funding sources available to tribes.  Demonstrated senior leadership with strategic, policy and budget planning experience in complex organizations.  Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and self-motivator, work independently and yet collaboratively with multiple individuals involved with the development process.   Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application) **Please include demonstrated/documented verification of successfully funded grant applications.  This position closes 11/20/09.  (Grade 19)   

The Dept. of Information Systems is recruiting for: TECHNICIAN INTERN HR-09-310 to assist professional staff members in a mentorship program.  Responsible for assigned duties and tasks.  Works according to some procedures, but may decide how and when to do things under general supervision.  Requires high school diploma or GED and must be an academic student at an accredited college/university, must have completed one (1) semester/term of college maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA.  Must comply with Nez Perce Tribe Intern Policy.  Requires six (6) months experience.   Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribes policy. (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application).   This position closes 11/20/09.  (Grade 7)

To apply: Recruitments for Entry Level Positions (Grade 15 and below) will require a completed Tribal application only. Recruitments for Professional Positions (Grade 16 and above) will require a completed Tribal application and resume.  Please submit one application per position:

Nez Perce Tribe Human Resources Office
ATTN: Job Name & No.
P.O. Box 365
Lapwai, Idaho, 83540

Phone (208) 843-7332 Fax (208) 843-7414 LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Tribal Preference applies. www.nezperce.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

·       Census recruiting jobs for tribal members.  Census job testing date and time:
November 18, 2009 at YWCA Lewiston
Practice Tests 10: am & 1 pm
Tests 11 am & 2 pm
For further questions call 1-866-861-2010

·       Job postings for www.usajobs.gov for the week of 11/4/09 to 11/10/09: Electrician, Archivist, Painter Leader, Engineering Equipment Operator, Lead Forestry Technician, Administrative Support Assistant, Ecologist, Laborer, Supervisory Park Ranger. For more information please call Paula Trisdale in the Human Resources Office at (307) 344-2052.

·       The University of Idaho has job opening for students/Faculty.  For more information about jobs or how to apply, contact person is:
Bob Kesler
Job Location and Development Office
SUB 137
(208) 885-2778
 

·       The Clearwater National Forest has a job opening for a Civil Engineering Technician.  Duty location Orofino, Idaho.  Interested applicants seeking more information on the position or how to apply go to http://www.usajobs.gov Announcement number  ADS07.

·       Lapwai School District is accepting applications for Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, Substitute Teachers, Substitute Custodians, and Substitute Food Service. Interested applicants requesting an application call (208) 843-2622, ext. 204; write to Lapwai School District #341, Lapwai, Idaho 83540; email gwilson@lapwai.us; or check website @ www.lapwaischooldistrict.org.  Closing date 11/18/09.

·       The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, is currently recruiting for an Engineering Technician.  Duty Location Grand Coulee, Wash.  Interested applicants seeking more information on the position or how to apply go to www.usajobs.opm.gov.  Announcement # BR-PN-DE-GC-10-040.  Closing date 11/23/09.

·       Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) is advertising for Manager/Chief for Law Enforcement Department. Duty location Hood River, OR.  Interested applicants seeking more information on the position or how to apply go to CRITFC website. Closing date 12/31/09.

·       USDA Forest Service/Pacific Northwest Region, R6 is advertising for Handcrew Captain, Handcrew Assistant Captain, Engine Captain, Engine Assistant Captain, and a Engine Senior Fire Fighter.  Duty location Republic, Washington.   If you would like more information about these positions please feel free to contact Duffy Dufresne, Assistant Fire Management Officer at 509-775-7452 or email at ddufresne@fs.fed.us; or Reed Heckly, District Fire Management Officer at 509-775-7451 or email rheckly@fs.fed.us .  Must apply by 1/2/10.

·       Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations is accepting applications for: Cultural Specialist, Family Counselor/Project Coordinator, Treatment Manager, and a Skills Coach.  Interested applicants seeking more information or how to apply please contact:
Ms. Frankie  Moore/Human Resources
The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
5600 E. 8th Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Email address: Frankiem@heallinglodge.orgThe Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
(509) 533-6910 ext 224 Fax (509) 535-2863
Open until Filled. 

·      White Earth Tribal & Community College seeks applicants for the position of Student Services Counselor. Location is at Mahnomen, NN. Interested applicants seeking more information or how to apply contact Nyleta Belgarde, (208) 936-5610 ext. 112.  Open Until Filled.

·       Community Action Partnership in Lewiston is advertising for Weatherization Laborers. Requires basic carpentry and minor home repair skills, a valid driver’s license with an insurable record, ability to work and stay overnight at out-of-town locations.  Must pass background check.     Applications and complete job description are available at Community Action Partnership, 124 New 6th Street, Lewiston, Idaho  746-3351 or call Donna Stratton at 1-800-326-4843.  Open Until Filled.

·       Oregon Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmer and Washington Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmer Apprenticeship Program is now accepting applications.    For more information on the positions or how to apply go to www.nwpowerlinetreetrimmer.org or call (503) 253-8202.  Applications are processed monthly.  

·     NW Line Construction Industry Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee is now accepting apprenticeship applications for Construction Line positions.  For more information on the positions or how to apply go to www.nwlinejatc.org or call (503) 253-8202.    

·        Nez Perce National Forest is advertising for a Biological Technician (fisheries), GS-0404-6/7.   A great permanent-seasonal opportunity at sunny Slate Creek on the Salmon River.  This position is on an Open and Continuous Recruitment announcement with no closing date.  For more information and to apply, go the www.usajobs.gov/.  

·       Job opportunities with Hanford or DOE/RL site.  For more information on the positions or how to apply go to http:///jobs.pnl/gov/.

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