Master Teacher Fishing & River Use

Division: Environment – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program

Salary: $27,518.40 – 85,779.20   25-1062 Status: Full-time, Exempt

Deadline: Seskéha/August 22, 2014

Description of Position:  Primary responsibility of the Master will be to work with the Apprentices on a daily basis, instructing them on traditional cultural practices of fishing & river use.

Qualifications:  Knowledge of traditional activity of fishing & river use.  Subject to Background and Fleet Policy.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: [email protected] or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require candidates to successfully pass background check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

ELIGIBILTY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.