What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Coordinator-Water position at Yurok Tribe?
Salary : $24.88 - $32.47 Hourly
Location : Klamath Main
Job Type : Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number : 202300019
Division : Natural Resources
Department : Environmental
Opening Date : 07 / 26 / 2024
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Environmental Coordinator (EC)-Water is a multi-disciplinary environmental professional position with emphasis on data management and analysis. The position is entirely grant funded and grant writing is an important and necessary function. The EC may be assigned to any of the following environmental areas depending on the Tribe's need, funding source, and the individual's expertise : water quality, hydrology, wetlands, permitting / inspection, environmental education, data management, and / or administration. The EC works under the direct supervision of the Environmental Director and the Water Program Manager. The EC is expected to complete additional duties as assigned to meet Environmental Department needs and objectives.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Reports and follows directions and assignments from supervisors to implement and complete work plans and objectives for Environmental Department grants.
- Develops, maintains, and implements quality control measures for water quality, hydrology and wetland data collection and management.
- Leads field work collecting water quality, hydrologic, wetland, biotic, and other related environmental data in freshwater environments and headwater wetland ecosystems per approved work plans and funding.
- Performs data entry, analysis, and assists in preparing and submitting professional quality reports for the Water Program, and data submittal to US EPA and other applicable funding agency requirements and standards.
- Interacts with Environmental Department Technicians, Specialists, Managers, various Tribal departments, other Tribes, and outside agencies in the coordination, collection, and dissemination of Tribal data.
- Operates and manages water quality / quantity instruments and the real-time water quality monitoring network under the direct supervision of the Water Program Manager.
- Provide technical assistance to Environmental Department staff and outside Tribal staff.
- Troubleshoot problems with data collection and management systems, including hardware and software.
- Identify funding and other resources necessary to meet the mission and objectives of the program.
- Successful completion of Environmental Department-assigned training related to this position.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervise and assist in the training of Environmental Specialists, Technicians, AmeriCorps Volunteers, and interns as directed by supervisors.Supervise and direct staff in field and office work protocol.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Grade 8 : Four years of college with coursework in Environmental Science, Natural Resources or a related discipline from an accredited college or two years of college with coursework in Environmental Science, Natural Resources or a related discipline from an accredited college plus 2 years specialized experience conducting environmental field work or research with 2 years of experience in environmental monitoring or data collection or 2 years of demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality technical and scientific reports for outside entities and agencies.
Supplemental Information
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including :
16 Paid Holidays free Calm app (meditation / music channel)
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe?
Required Question
Salary : $25 - $32
