Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Jobs (3)

SUMMARY

Works under the direction of the Agriculture Program Manager to ensure agricultural laborers support Tribal Farm operations.

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural laborers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the operation.

Supervise planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, and the care given to the animals to support proper farm operations.

Ensure that laborers are following proper environmental and safety protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Assign daily tasks for laborers such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters, and garden maintenance, and ensure tasks are completed.
• Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including vehicles, tractors, tools, and the barn, is done timely and completed.
• Record the numbers and types of various products, inventory and sold.
• Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
• Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
• Confer with manager to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
• Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.
• Plan and develop work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability and seasonal changes.
• Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.
• Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from the farm.
• Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed and advise the program manager of any improvements needed.
• Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.
• Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
• Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
• Complete and maintain personnel records of agriculture laborers.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate performance of agriculture laborers (permanent and seasonal)
• Assist the Program Manager with adaptation of farming policies, standards or procedures to improve operations
• Direct the laborers in the completion of farm work and conformance to tribal policies and laws
• Facilitate and / or provide education and information to community members, through workshops, events and make public presentations that expand on goals and objectives
• Develop and maintain accurate inventory of program equipment and supplies, notifying the Program Manager of equipment and supplies needed.
• Performs the duties of a Laborer when needed.
• Other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : The Laborer Supervisor shall carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable Tribal rules.

Responsibilities also include interviewing, hiring, and training laborer employees; assisting with the planning, assigning, and directing of laborer work;

appraising performance of laborers; rewarding and disciplining staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems within the Agriculture Program.

The Laborer Supervisor shall supervise a minimum of 2 full-time staff members in addition to seasonal staff and interns.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : three years of experience working on a farm. Two years of supervisory experience, preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Oral and written communication skills required. Must have computer proficiency including word, excel, and webmail such as MS Outlook.

Knowledge

• Food Production Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage / handling techniques
• Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Mathematics knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and their applications
• Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Economics and Accounting Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Skills

• Critical thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Monitoring Monitoring / Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning To apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Inductive Reasoning To combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Oral Comprehension To listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Oral Expression To communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Written Comprehension To read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Written Expression To communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Must be at least 18 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

Summary

Report to the Custodian Supervisor, the custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all Tribal offices and public areas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

• Clean offices, and other areas, vacuum rugs, sweeping and mopping of floors, low dusting of office furniture, clean windows, window ledges and chair mats.
• Check and clean light lens for insects.
• High dusting of cabinets, bookcases, door, window frames and other fixtures.
• Wipe down walls throughout the buildings.
• Clean all bathrooms (sweep and mop all floors, clean sinks, toilets, mirrors and all hard surfaces). Empty all trash. Maintain a clean and sanitary area on a daily basis.

Also includes minor plumbing problems (unplugging toilets sink, etc.).

Remove all spots and spill from floors as noticed. Floor Care; includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffing of floors.

Clean carpets with carpet shampooer.

• Attend job-related training sessions as required.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and keep orderly custodial closet.
• Assist staff with moving office furniture; set up / clean up after Tribal meetings, functions and events.
• Maintain keys for offices in a secure area.
• Maintain a professional and customer friendly attitude while at work.

Supervisory Responsibilities : There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

Qualification Requirements : To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill. and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months, related experience and / or training.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

SUMMARY

Receive and record complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Greet persons entering building, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct them to specific destinations.
• Respond to in person, telephone and alarm system calls regarding emergency and non-emergency police and fire services, emergency ambulance service and information.
• Gather information to determine the location, and the nature of their problems to determine type of response needed.
• Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.
• Track officer’s / vehicle locations and coordinate responses.
• Relay information and messages to and from emergency sites.
• Record details of calls, dispatches, and messages such as, but not limited to : name, address, incident and assistance required / sent.
• Enter information into computerized records management system.
• Enter and retrieve data from National Computer Information Center and New York State Police Information Network for driver license information, vehicle registration checks and other information as needed.
• The dispatcher maintains access to and security of highly sensitive materials.
• The job requires the candidate to work 12 hour shifts
• The dispatcher scans status charts and computer screens and contacts emergency response field units to determine emergency units available for dispatch.
• The dispatcher maintains files of information relating to emergency calls such as personnel rosters and emergency phone numbers.
• The dispatcher must give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking appropriate questions.

They must be able to talk to others to convey information effectively.

• The dispatcher must have knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programs.
• The Emergency Dispatcher must be able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : There are no supervisor requirements for this position,

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Due to the sensitive nature of information and personnel files maintained within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior dispatching experience beneficial but not required.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively is a necessity.
• Computer skills required

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel, and experience with varying databases.

Impact training is an asset but not required. Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Maintain confidentiality

• Identify and understand information and ideas that are given
• Speak clearly and effectively
• Multitask and remain calm and organized under stressful situations

Possession of a valid State Driver License in accordance with Fleet Policy.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed