Environmental Specialist ( Water Quality Standars Program)

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Director, performs specific objective and work plan activities under established environmental grants. Assists the Environmental Director in management duties, planning, administration of environmental protection programs and activities.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of Indian communities and their organizational structure and basic understanding of Indian law principles.

Sensitive to Indian sovereignty issues.

Must have ability and willingness to learn to utilize and assimilate all forms of environmentally related data and the ability to accurately summarize and make readable reports on complex data.

Must work with minimal supervision and work in a professional manner.

Able and willing to travel extensively for training, workshops, conferences, etc. Must attend some after work hours meetings.

Must be reliable. Good judgment and personal initiative are important.

Must possess very good written and oral communications skills.

Must possess IBM computer skills and work with Windows based programs including word-processing, spreadsheets and database. Familiarity with the Internet and with a desktop publishing program is desired.

Must have technical and analytical skills to interpret technical environmental reports and data and the ability to take notes and accurately summarize.

Knowledge of tribal, state, federal codes, standards, regulations and environment procedures.

Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, geography, hydrology, earth science, life science or other related fields of study.