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Employment Help wanted Request for Bids Wetland Consulting for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Wetland Program The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Division of Environmental Protection (DOEP) is requesting bids for environmental consul-
tation work for the Wetlands Conservation Program. Work will include: 1) data analysis using existing Tribal spatial and plant data as well as publicly assessable data sources to write a brief report of trends on wetland functionality and plant community change for each of the 7 watersheds (sub-basins) on the Flathead Indian Reservation; 2) wetland assessment and monitoring at 20 sites in the Camas Watershed (MWAM, 2008 method) as well as compiling plant species lists for each site and writing a watershed wetland assessment and monitoring report; 3) landscape assessment of each of the seven watersheds to identify areas to target for conservation or restoration efforts. The DOEP is seeking to hire a consultant with experience collecting wetland data for assessments, familiarity with wetland classification on the Flathead Indian Reservation, and experience writing documents. Consultant must have experience collecting data using the 2008 Montana Department of Transportation Rapid Assessment Method
and experience utilizing valid publicly assessable data sources. The contract for consultant services will begin Fall 2021 and be completed by September 30, 2024. All work will be performed on the Flathead Indian Reservation. This is an Indian Preference Bid. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. In order to claim Indian Preference, proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised, evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification
from the Indian Preference Office. For more information on Indian Preference certification, contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700 ext. 1045. Bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 2021 and mailed or delivered to the following address: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Attention: Wetlands Program 301 Main Street Polson, Montana 59860 For additional information contact Tabitha Espinoza at the Natural Resource Department at (406) 883-2888 extension 7238. HEALTHCARE RESOURCE ADVOCATE - (1 or more positions) - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Social Work, Medical or Business Administration or minimum of five (5) years’ increasingly responsible and relevant work experience including 2 years’ experience working with the RPMS data
system. Must pass a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Montana driver’s license. Must adhere to CSKT social media policy and other Tribal policies regarding professional conduct. Must adhere to all Tribal Health Department directives and policies. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Will be required to participate in pre-hire drug test and random drug tests thereafter. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/ training certificate, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary is $17.99 to $20.83. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. #1040, or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 14,
2021 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. ENTRY LEVEL PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TRIBAL PROSECUTORS OFFICE (CONTRACT POSITION) This position requires specialized knowledge acquired through intensive academic preparation at college level and/or legal educational institution. Must be a graduate of an ABA approved law school with a juris doctor and admitted to practice law in the State of Montana or must be admitted to practice law in the State of Montana within six (6) months of hiring. Must have knowledge of general legal principles, criminal law and procedures, court procedures, law enforcement procedures, Federal law, Tribal Court and Indian law. Must have knowledge of the social and cultural lifestyles of the reservation community, knowledge of legal research methods, knowledge of basic legal writing and document preparation. Knowledge of word processing and related see page 29
This week's puzzle answers: Crypto-Quote Solution YESTERDAY'S THE PAST, TOMORROW'S THE FUTURE, BUT TODAY IS A GIFT. THAT'S WHY IT'S CALLED THE PRESENT. - BIL KEANE
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