Wetland Ecologist

JOB SUMMARY
The Wetland Ecologist will join a team of interdisciplinary scientists in GLIFWC’s Biological Services Division. GLIFWC works with 11 Ojibwe member Tribes who retain treaty rights in the ceded territories of northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The Wetland Ecologist will apply western science and Indigenous knowledge to protect wetland habitats for future generations, assist member Tribes in implementing off- reservation treaty rights consistent with tribal conservation codes, and provide technical advice on protection of treaty resources and exercise of treaty rights.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Advance degree in wetland ecology, wildlife ecology, or related field; OR
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in wetland ecology or
closely related field.
2. Knowledge of manoomin ecology and management. Experience in wetland
management practices and avian ecology preferred.
3. Demonstrated skill in written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
4. Demonstrated aptitude or experience in cross-cultural working environment.
Experience working with Tribes and tribal governments is preferred.
5. Demonstrated organizational, analytical thinking, and time management abilities.
6. Familiarity with R, GIS, and other analytical software preferred.

Indian preference will be applied consistent with GLIFWC policies and the federal Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL 93-638).

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist GLIFWC member Tribes in the protection and enhancement of treaty
resources and their habitats, particularly manoomin (wild rice) and migratory
birds.
2. Work in partnership with GLIFWC’s Manoomin Genawendang (Wild Rice
Caretaker), Manoomin Wiidookaage (Wild Rice Helper), and Manoomin
Technician to implement GLIFWC’s Manoomin plan through monitoring, habitat
protection, and restoration of manoomin waters.
3. Plan and implement annual ground and aerial surveys of manoomin across the ceded territories; plan and implement annual manoomin harvest survey.
4. Coordinate and facilitate Joint State-Tribal Wild Rice Advisory Committee
meetings cooperatively with Manoomin Genawendang, Manoomin Wiidookaage, and counterparts at Wisconsin DNR.
5. Participate on the GLIFWC aquatic plant management team to evaluate potential impacts of proposed management activities on treaty resources in ceded territory waters.

6. Assist with coordination of annual manoomin restoration activities, evaluate sites for habitat suitability, and assist with seed purchasing and seeding.
7. Pursue collaborative opportunities for research and management of manoomin and migratory bird issues important to the Tribes with other agencies and universities.
8. Recommend annual migratory bird harvest season frameworks to the Voigt
Intertribal Task Force and report on tribal migratory bird harvest.
9. Represent GLIFWC and tribal interests on the Wisconsin Migratory Gamebird
Advisory Committee.
10. Provide technical assistance to Tribes on issues related to wetlands, manoomin, and migratory birds.
11. Assist with education and outreach activities, including writing articles, providing interviews, and assisting with youth education programs.
12. Attend cultural events and participate in activities to enhance relationships with tribal communities.
13. Develop technical analyses, summaries, and reports of annual program activities.

The above responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs or as deemed necessary by the supervisor or Division Head.

$53,269-$59,390 annually