Tribal Outreach Specialist (SKS-196)
About The Position
The Tribal Outreach Specialist provides scientific and professional support to the Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, assisting Region 7 Tribes with environmental programs involving solid and hazardous waste, recycling, sustainable materials management, and pollution prevention. The role includes direct assistance to Tribes onsite and from the office, general outreach, and developing and delivering programs for stakeholders independently. The specialist must be able to navigate challenging or sensitive stakeholder discussions and develop and provide presentations, demonstrations, education, and training to the public and stakeholders. The position supports the planning and implementation of compliance and technical assistance events, including meetings and trainings, and collaborates with Region 7 staff, other EPA Regions and Headquarters, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Other duties include preparing and managing outreach materials and event information such as registrations, materials, and evaluations. Program-specific training may be provided as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 55.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- At least 10 years of experience in Environmental Science, or a BA/BS degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Science, or Engineering, or previously completed training in Health and Safety or Engineering.
- Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint, MS Teams, Adobe, and a copying machine.
- Experience developing and providing presentations and demonstrations to the general public and/or stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and deliver stakeholder programs independently and navigate challenging or sensitive discussions.
- Ability to participate in all phases of compliance and technical assistance events with minimal training.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and professional support to the Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division in assisting Region 7 Tribes with environmental programs.
- Provide direct assistance to Tribes onsite and from the office, and conduct general outreach.
- Develop and deliver programs independently to stakeholders, including education and training on program activities.
- Develop and provide presentations and demonstrations to the general public and/or stakeholders.
- Navigate challenging or sensitive discussions with stakeholders.
- Assist technical staff with planning and implementing compliance and technical assistance events, including meetings, trainings, and related activities, with minimal training.
- Collaborate and engage with Region 7 staff, other EPA Regions and Headquarters, and other federal, state, and local agencies to support Region 7 Tribes.
- Prepare outreach materials and manage outreach materials and event-related information, including registrations, materials, and evaluations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid health insurance premium
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid federal holidays plus one individual holiday
- Optional vision insurance
- Optional dental insurance
