Created: 02-16-18
Last Login: 10-26-26
Krishna Woerheide advertisements
Water Quality Specialist
Description: The Grand Portage Band is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to lead monitoring, data management, and regulatory review protecting Lake Superior shoreline, inland lakes, streams, and wetlands on the Reservation. The position blends hands-on field sampling with Clean Water Act program work and supports the Band's authority to regulate its own waters. What you’ll do: Plan and run seasonal water quality monitoring under the program QAPP: sondes, Secchi disks, grab samples, and beach E. coli sampling Reach remote sites by hiking and canoe Manage and analyze data, upload to EPA’s WQX, and track trends including climate-related changes Review NPDES, Section 404, mining, and NEPA documents affecting Reservation and 1854 Ceded Territory waters and draft technical comments Assist with CWA Section 401 certifications and Section 106/319 grant workplans and reporting Coordinate with EPA Region 5, the 1854 Treaty Authority, and state agencies; mentor technicians and lead community outreach Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s in water resources, hydrology, environmental science, chemistry, or related field (or equivalent education and experience) 2+ years of water quality, hydrology, or related experience, including field monitoring with sondes and sample handling Working knowledge of water chemistry, the Clean Water Act, permit review, and NEPA Strong data accuracy and Excel skills Valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and ability to pass a background check Comfort on open water, wading in cold streams, and carrying up to 40 lbs over rough terrain Preferred: Understanding of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights; R, Python, or GIS skills; NPDES, 401, QAPP, or WQX experience; experience with tribal environmental programs; canoe or wilderness skills. Apply here: https://www.grandportage.com/index.php/footer-pages/employment/job-openings
Publish Date: 10-26-26
Environmental Technician
Description: The Grand Portage Band is hiring an Environmental Technician to support field programs on the Grand Portage Reservation and in the 1854 Ceded Territory. This is hands-on work across invasive speices, wetlands, water quality, and air monitoring programs. What you’ll do: Survey for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species; identify plants and insects and collect voucher specimens Set up and revisit monitoring plots; assist with non-chemical invasive species removal Collect water, sediment, vegetation, and macroinvertebrate samples; download data loggers and sondes Map sites with GPS and tablets, manage field data, and upload to EPA’s WQX database Help maintain air monitoring and sampling equipment Support wild rice, shoreline, and climate-related projects, plus community outreach Learn emerging tools such as drones, remote sensing, and GIS What we’re looking for: Two-year degree in environmental science, natural resources, or a related field, or equivalent education and field experience Knowledge of local plants and insects, or a strong desire to learn Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record Ability to lift 50 lbs, hike long distances over rough terrain, and work in remote areas, sometimes alone Experience with ATVs, canoes, motorboats, or Microsoft Office is a plus; knowledge of tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and Ojibwe culture is beneficial Apply Here: https://www.grandportage.com/index.php/footer-pages/employment/job-openings
Publish Date: 10-26-26