Environmentalist Senior (MS PC), Monitoring and Science Projects Coordinator (SS-49942)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

7d • $40 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmentalist Senior coordinates monitoring and science projects within the Environmental Trust Program (ETP). The position advises the Environmental Trust Program Manager and Colville Business Council on water quality, climate action, air quality, boundary waters, and watershed management policy. It participates in departmental strategic planning and administrative work, including budget and grant management and service-contract development. The role serves as Bureau of Indian Affairs Dam Safety Officer, coordinating dam safety responsibilities with relevant federal and state agencies. As requested by the Program Manager, it represents watershed policy positions within the Colville Confederated Tribes government and externally. The position works with resource managers and specialists in other CCT and BIA programs to address resource conflicts, mitigate impacts, and implement the CCT Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP).

This is an exempt position based in the Environmental Trust in Nespelem, Washington. The listed pay range is $40.25–$54.40 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants must meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience with at least two years of supervisory experience; a master’s degree and four years of relevant experience with at least one year of supervisory experience; or a Ph.D. and at least two years of relevant experience, including one year of supervisory experience. The position also requires a valid Washington State driver’s license and eligibility for Tribal vehicle insurance. Relevant professional certification must be held or obtained within 12 months, and FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700 courses must be completed within the first six months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree involving Hydrology, Environmental Sciences, Climate Science, or a closely related field, plus six years of relevant experience and at least two years of supervisory experience; OR a master’s degree involving major study in one of these disciplines, plus four years of relevant experience and at least one year of supervisory experience; OR a Ph.D. involving major study in one of these disciplines, plus at least two years of relevant experience including one year of supervisory experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license, pass a Washington Department of Licensing driving background check satisfactory to the Tribes, and be eligible for Tribal vehicle insurance.
• Possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire, a professional certification such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Professional Hydrologist (PH), or federal Dam Safety Inspection Certification.
• Complete FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700 courses within the first six months of employment.
• Working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Familiarity with hydrologic and climate modeling software such as HEC-RAS, SWAT, or USGS systems.
• Understanding of cross-boundary and international water policy, including interactions with Canadian entities or the International Joint Commission.
• Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty and how CCT cultural values and traditions relate to the IRMP and ETP objectives.
• Knowledge of relevant CCT and federal regulations, including CTC 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, and 4-9 and Sections 106, 303(c), 319, and 401 of the Clean Water Act.
• Knowledge of natural-resource management, land-use planning, strategic planning, environmental and natural-resource program administration, financial management, supervision and personnel management, intergovernmental relations, and policy formation.
• Professional knowledge of hydrology, watershed function, geology, soil science, statistics, environmental problem-solving and conflict resolution, field investigation, data gathering and analysis, and soil and water resource report writing.
• Working knowledge of biological processes, chemistry, physics, forestry, plant ecology, range, wildlife, fisheries, wildland ecosystem processes, pollutants, pollution prevention and control, applicable CCT, federal, and state laws, GIS analysis, soil and water sampling, and water-resource condition assessments.
• Skill in writing and editing official technical documents and reports; managing time and tasks; leading and motivating staff; and helping supervised personnel prioritize objectives.
• Effective interpersonal and professional communication with staff, agencies, and the public, conveying information clearly, concisely, and respectfully toward CCT culture, traditions, and practices.
• Ability to work effectively within an Incident Command System during environmental emergencies.
• Advanced mediation skills to navigate resource conflicts involving regulatory protections, economic development, and cultural preservation.
• Ability to perform complex policy-level work with minimal supervision, make independent decisions, prioritize issues, exercise sound judgment, take on responsibilities, and seek training or instruction as needed.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, prepare technical and official documentation, learn computer systems and software, oversee research, implement complex projects, and manage resource data.
• Ability to analyze hydrologic or natural-resource conditions and problems using field observations, data, computers, and remote sensing; interpret and make decisions involving soil and water resources; and understand and administer environmental regulations and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monitoring and science projects within the Environmental Trust Program.
• Advise the Environmental Trust Program Manager and Colville Business Council on water quality, climate action, air quality, boundary waters, and watershed management policy.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning and administrative duties, including budget and grant management and service-contract development.
• Serve as Bureau of Indian Affairs Dam Safety Officer and coordinate dam safety responsibilities with applicable federal and state agencies.
• Represent watershed policy positions within the CCT government and externally when requested by the Program Manager.
• Work with resource managers and specialists in other CCT and BIA programs to develop solutions to resource conflicts and mitigate impacts.
• Implement the CCT Integrated Resource Management Plan.
• Lead and motivate staff, manage work priorities, and provide supervision.
• Review external projects that may affect CCT lands and support watershed and dam safety programs.
• Prepare and oversee technical documentation, reports, grant proposals, project applications, and management plans.
• Analyze hydrologic and natural-resource conditions using field observations, data, computers, and remote sensing.
• Serve effectively within an Incident Command System structure during environmental emergencies.
• Conduct or oversee research, implement complex projects, and manage resource data.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision, and life coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
• Generous leave package including paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior