Environmental Program Specialist

Position Announcement

Job Title:                       Environmental Program Specialist

Department:                 Environmental Stewardship

Mission:                       Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values:                          Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

ESD Mission Statement: We apply traditional knowledge and modern science to promote the health of living things and their environments within Chickaloon Village’s traditional territory.

If you are passionate about culturally centered science including water quality monitoring, enjoy a varied workday comprised of on-the-job training and field work; being part of a strong team of dedicated, passionate, and caring Environmental Stewardship professionals, this is the job for you!

CVTC Offers: A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. This is a full time, 36 hour - per week, year-round position, with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan, 15 paid holidays, accrued PTO and free training and educational opportunities. You will have opportunities to learn the Ahtna language and cultural lifeways. Our environment is family-friendly, with wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Who We Are Seeking: We are seeking a self-motivated professional to conduct stream water quality monitoring with handheld field meters, install data loggers, and retrieve data from loggers. The position also requires office work of entering, organizing, and uploading data, and assisting in transitioning the water quality monitoring program to digital data collection and digital management systems. We encourage participation in cultural activities to support the mission of CVTC and the ESD department. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting in salmon curriculum at the Ya Ne Da Dah Ah School, support of culture camps and other community gatherings, and artistic and creative projects for outreach.

Qualifications, Education & Experience: 

• 6 months to 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a science discipline or 2 years of project-related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Adequate fitness for cold-weather and water body conditions.
• Ability to assess and act on field or weather safety independently.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new software programs.
• Willing to use technology for field data recording.
• Willing to learn R, ESRI tools (Survey 123, GIS, Story Map), AK Temp, and data management software.
• Willingness to learn data quality control methods.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position. A water quality training certificate will be required but can be obtained after hire.

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies to family and local hiring preferences.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled.

Contact Human Resources at (907) 761-3919 or employment@chickaloon-nsn.gov with any questions.

Posted 01/21/2025