Regional Geoscience Specialist - Native Lands & Resources - Juneau or Potential Remote - Open Until Filled - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Regional Geoscience Specialist

INFORMATION
Class Status: Active
Job Class: Specialist

Department: Native Lands & Resources/Location of Work: Juneau, AK/Remote

Salary Grade(s): 8-9/Type of Position: Non-Exempt

Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm/Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time

PURPOSE
The Regional Geoscience Specialist (RGS) will assist in developing systems that warn communities of geohazards associated with extreme weather. Incumbent will work closely with project scientists and partners to plan and facilitate education and outreach programs or events that increase community understanding of landslides and other geological processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Natural Resources Coordinator Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: Communities, project partners, public, and Tribal Citizens

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Assist with developing of a community-based warning system to convey risks from geohazardsassociated with extreme weather events in Southeast Alaska
•Serve as point-of-contact for community members and stakeholders
•Coordinate logistics, and maintenance of instruments in the field
•Collect data and provide summaries of project findings
•Communicate and promote awareness of risk to communities
•Develop online real-time dashboard to conveys current risks
•Willingness to learn, or ability to, troubleshoot electronic instruments and wireless communications
•Provide logistical, technical, and social support for field project leaders
•Maintain safety plans, trainings, and evaluations of partner projects
•Pool and share resources with partner projects
•Schedule community meetings/workshops
•Facilitate and support communities and Tribes in developing citizen science programs and activities
•Other duties as assigned

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A Other Authority: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Experience in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures; contemporary, traditional, political, and social
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, including managing budgets and coordinating the work of others across multiple disciplines
• Ability to collaborate and work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds with varying goals and practices
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Associates degree in related field
• 2 years’ related experience
• Valid driver’s license
Substitution for degree
• High school diploma and
• 4 years’ experience in related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental, Natural Resource or related field
• 2 years’ supervisory experience

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The RGS should be physically fit and able to work long hours on steep slopes carrying loads of up to 50 pounds in adverse weather conditions. Field work is not limited to summer and often requires hiking in inclement weather and deep snow. These conditions require a respect for safety relative to terrain, weather, and bears.
Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre- employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.