Climate Action Technician (SS-48125)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

7d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) Environmental Trust Department (ETD) Climate Action Technician primarily supports and assists ETD by providing climate change adaptation communication, guidance, and support to CTCR government operations. The technician will serve as the support for the Climate Action coordinator lead for the CTCR Climate Change Steering Committee (CCSC) and its tasks.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in environmental studies, science or policy, public health science or policy, or a closely related discipline in cultural/natural resource management or policy (or related subject area).
• Preferably 24 months experience involving climate or environmental regulatory work, public health, ecology, anthropology, and/or emergency management, cultural or natural resources management and planning in a complex multidisciplinary environment.
• Possess and maintain a valid BIA and WA State driver’s license and be eligible for CCT vehicle insurance.
• Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty, climate change risks, facilitation and consensus building, project planning, management, and program development.
• Knowledge of Tribal cultural values related to Reservation communities and Tribal issues.
• Technical knowledge of climate adaptation, mitigation and justice, and climate impacts to human health and welfare.
• Technical knowledge to assess and analyze environmental data, technical and business writing, contract administration, project management and capacity building.
• Technical knowledge of grant writing and management.
• Working knowledge of Native American culture, organizations, and activities.
• Working knowledge of climate and environmental justice impacts that are unique to Tribal people.
• Working knowledge of best available climate science data sets including TEK, Western, and Indigenous science, environmental and climate standards, regulations, strategies, policies and laws.
• Skill in effective relationship management with a wide variety of stakeholders (members of the public, Tribal and non-Tribal governments, non-governmental organizations, scientific and academic communities).
• Skill in climate intersectionality and interdisciplinary work.
• Skill in consensus-building and/or negotiation to achieve common understanding and mutual agreement on activities, outputs, and decisions.
• Interpersonal skills including oral and written communication to the effect of note-taking, technical summaries, and professional presentations.
• Skill in planning and organizing meetings, facilitating discussions, and, implementing, evaluating, and managing interdisciplinary programs and projects.
• Skill in and knowledge of virtual teleconferencing platforms.
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) suite products and Paycom software.
• Demonstrated skill in communication and collaboration, and success in capacity development and obtaining external funding.
• Ability to understand how Tribal cultural values interaction with position and duties.
• Ability to act in a professional manner with diverse groups of people to develop solutions and complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with a patient and proactive nature.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
• If applicable, background clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• College level training in climate change is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists ETD by providing climate change adaptation communication, guidance, and support to CTCR government operations.
• Serves as support for the Climate Action coordinator lead for the CTCR Climate Change Steering Committee (CCSC) and its tasks.
• Assists in leading and innovating with empathy and equity by empowering others to work toward common goals.
• Initiates, plans, analyzes, interprets, and reports on policy and legal issues related to climate change.
• Communicates climate risks and vulnerabilities to the public and professionals.
• Communicates and summarizes technical data in meaningful and actionable ways.
• Writes, obtains, and manages grants.
• Pays attention to detail, prioritizes tasks, effectively multi-tasks, and manages an evolving workload.
• Masters new concepts and techniques.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long-Term disability for Full-Time employees.
• Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree