What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist position at Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa?
TITLE: Environmental Specialist DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the implementation of Tribal Environmental programs and projects.
- Assist in programmatic oversight of all aspects of current and developing Environmental Branch programs, to include:
- Air
- Water
- Ecology
- Soil
- Wetlands
- Conduct/assist in the development ofresource assessments and inventories including:
- Maintain and develop related maps and databases.
- Maintain accurate records of work activities, data, and information gathered for Environmental reporting requirements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of research methods and procedures for monitoring environmental components.
- Collect and organize data for monitoring Tribal Natural Resources
- Attend training conferences and meetings as appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
- Assist with and develop outreach and education activities, including events, print and electronic media
- Assist in maintenance and repairs of department tools, equipment, etc.
- Assist with grant development, management and deliverables reporting.
- Assist with the supervision of full time/seasonal technicians and field staff
- Maintain and further develop GPS/GIS databases.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree (w/ Bachelor's degree preferred) in Natural Resource, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience in Natural Resource related work.
- Working knowledge of the physical and life sciences (e.g., land, soil, water)
- Ability to analyze data and communicate results in oral and written presentations.
- Physical ability to collect field data in all sorts of weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be dependable, possess initiative, be self-motivated and work independently
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Travel required for training, conferences, and/or meetings.
- Ability to have flexible hours.
- Punctuality is required.
SUPERVISION:
- Supervised by the Meskwaki Nation Department of Natural Resources Director
SALARY LEVEL:
- Annual Salary Range: $42,681 - $68,078.40
Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.
Salary : $42,681 - $68,078
