Environmental Quality Project Associate

Gila River Indian Community 

Job Description

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROJECT ASSOCIATE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Environmental Quality Project Associate is responsible for conducting environmental regulation work projects; assist the program and staff with a wide range of environmental projects.  This position consists of a combination of field and office work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide assistance on environmental projects to the Program Manager and other staff members.
• Collect environmental field data from air, groundwater, surface water, soils, drums, tanks, lagoons, ponds and other media or items suspected of containing contaminants or for characterizations of other environmental parameters.
• Conduct research on issues related to environmental projects; compile historical data from Tribal, Federal and State agencies; enter environmental data/information into computer database and spreadsheet.
• Assist staff in developing and implementing environmental related projects with an emphasis on surface water, groundwater, soil and air programs; conduct facility inspections; implement Tribal ordinances; provide technical assistance on pollution prevention controls; conduct assessments and works on environmental permitting activities.
• Assists in environmental mapping projects and assist in coordinating field activities with federal agencies, consultants, Tribal departments and land owners/operators.
• Make presentations at public meetings and assist in developing federal grant proposals, and maintain program records.
• Review and comment on plans, specifications, designs, reports, studies and procedures relating to environmental management and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of computer software, especially word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying solutions and making recommendations in support of goals and objectives.
• Skill in planning, organizing data, conducting individual research and analyzing data.
• Skill in writing narrative reports as well as making oral presentations.
• Ability to follow directions, both verbally and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare required records and reports.
• Ability to apply learned skills to new work situations.
• Ability to make sound decision and have good judgment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Physical science, Biological Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years field experience in environmental issues.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Tribal Driving Permit can be required.

Classification Code:  EN007                                                                      Approved: 11/20/2015

Grade:  S-12                                                                    Salary Range: $45,969.60 - $70,969.60Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position                                         Reports to Director or designee