TO Natural Resources Specialist II

Open to the Public

Full-Time

11/25/25-OUF

Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F 8a-5p, Possible 4, 10's Schedule

Wage: $25.78

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit 

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.  

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe:  16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working. 

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.  

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%. 

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

 

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Environmental Manager, oversee the management of natural resources within the current and historical land base of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. This is a grant funded position.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise Natural Resources Technicians and Seasonal Technicians by providing daily leadership, communication and direction.
• Conduct Annual and Probationary Performance Reviews for Natural Resources Technicians.
• Review all grants written by Natural Resource Specialists and/or Natural Resources Technicians before submitting to Environmental Manager for submittal.
• Develop and initiate natural resource programs in response to notices and announcements received from potential funding sources.
• Develop and initiate forestry programs in response to notice of funding announcements received from potential funding sources.
• Develop and supervise the Tribal Land Management program within the Tribal Planning Department.
• Develop, initiate and supervise Wild Rice programs in response to notice of funding announcements received from potential funding sources.
• Obtain any necessary Permits from relevant Agencies to perform duties.
• Supervise field tasks that such as inventory, monitoring, surveying, planning, plantings, invasive species treatment, land management activities, forestry management, etc.
• Research and compile information as needed.
• Provide information and assistance to the public regarding natural resource issues.
• Present information in classroom or other public settings, including event booths.
• Provide outreach and education to the Tribal community.
• Identify and manage natural resource restoration projects, including wild rice.
• Collaborate with partnering agencies to address issues impacting natural resources, and to maximize funding.
• Collaborate with the Office of Grants & Contracts with grant writing and reporting needs.
• Mix, load, and apply herbicides as necessary.
• Operate, maintain, repair and calibrate equipment including chainsaws, boats, ATV, tractors, and other equipment as necessary. Safety precautions must be followed at all times.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment used.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demean