Environmental Specialist - 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