What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at the Chickasaw Nation?
Environmental Technician - 18184
Ada, OK | Community Services and Programs | Full Time
Posted today | | Apply before April 27, 2025
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Description
We are currently looking for a Full Time Environmental Technician to join our Environmental Protection team located at the Housing Annex working .
Summary:
Performs technical ecological research and assessment such as the collection and analysis of environmental media including air, water, soil and solid waste
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Responsibilities:
- Prepares reports as needed or requested
- Analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations
- Assist in research and technical support regarding requests for grants, proposals, and other initiatives
- Maintains equipment and materials used to fulfill tasks and replenish supplies and keep simple records of work performed and materials used
- Extensive environmental laboratory experience including calibration and maintenance of laboratory and filed equipment including development and implementation of quality assurance/quality control procedures
- Conducts fieldwork to investigate the chemical and biological condition of soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, wetlands and other media
- Conducts site reconnaissance and environmental surveys for Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Environment and Energy, U. S. EPA, U. S. Department of Energy and Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Assists in surveying and managing tribal lands including wildlife, forest and plant management
- Write and update technical documents including CN Tribal codes SOPs and U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Quality Assurance Project Plans
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Ability to work independently
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Works well within a team
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
- Basic Computer skills
Experience:
Essential:
- 5 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
- Bachelors Other
Credentials:
Essential:
- Standard Driver's License
- Class D Wastewater Works Operator Certification
- Class B Wastewater Works Operator Certification
- Pass general background check
Working Conditions:
Nonessential:
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
- Works in an office setting
- Outside, all weather conditions
