Environmental Coordinator II

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for implementing the Choctaw Nation’s environmental programs across all tribal facilities, fee, and trust lands. The Environmental Coordinator II will report to the Environmental Compliance Officer and work a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Applicants with experience working with federal agencies are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience collaborating with organizations such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). A strong understanding of federal regulations, grant or contract requirements, interagency coordination, and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field and three [3] years of related work in the environmental field, OR seven [7] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
Environmental Certification in a related program (UST, lead based paint, asbestos, mold, safe drinking water, etc.)
Work independently or in a group and manage priorities independently.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with federal agencies.
Experience collaborating with organizations such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Strong understanding of federal regulations, grant or contract requirements, interagency coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Assure compliance with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations for Choctaw Nation facilities by scheduling, conducting, documenting, and following up on sample collections, inspections, and walk throughs.
Audit and compile data to ensure it meets Federal guidelines. Complete reviews and assessments and submit to for review and signatures.
Respond to Choctaw Nation internal requests for environmental related assistance.
Train site staff on responsibilities associated with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations.
Maintain necessary technical and laboratory certifications to conduct assigned tasks. Analyze data.
Maintain Choctaw Nation environmental policies.
Implement environmental policies and best management practices.
Maintain good documentation of all job-related activities.
Compile quarterly progress reports. Complete status and progress reporting documents per program goals. Review monthly financial reports and maintain budget spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets). Maintain and revise grant goals and budget and monitor line-item fluctuations to complete funding obligations.
Other tasks as assigned by management.