Water Resource Planner

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Resource Planner develops watershed-based planning documents, drought management strategies, technical analyses, and policy support materials to advance sustainable water resource management. The role supports implementation of applicable water law, regulatory requirements, and the federally recognized Water Settlement Agreement to which the Choctaw Nation is a party. The position reports to the Water Resources Planner and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The planner analyzes water-related data and needs, identifies gaps and sustainable approaches, prepares long-term and water-supply planning documents, and presents findings to leadership, partners, and other stakeholders. The position also builds relationships with agencies, communities, and organizations; coordinates with project managers on funding and grant opportunities; participates in professional networking and conferences; and provides community outreach about benefits under the Water Settlement Agreement. The responsibilities include assisting with mentorship, guidance, and training for multidisciplinary staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
Ability to identify data gaps, conduct analyses, and compose comprehensive documents.
Experience with scientific protocols and reports, public speaking, gap identification, and Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Experience in urban or city planning, public works, resource assessment and planning, water resource planning, data analysis, technical report development, and environmental project management.
Knowledge of federal and state water law, policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data, identify data gaps and water-related deficiencies, and develop sustainable approaches and analyses to support water resource management.
Identify grant opportunities for environmental and economic sustainability and improvement, and collaborate with project managers to coordinate funding and grants related to water planning and sustainability.
Interpret technical and non-technical reports and develop water resource planning documents and comprehensive reports; present findings to leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
Develop long-term planning documents, water-source and alternative water-supply plans, and concise technical and non-technical documents.
Build and maintain professional relationships with state and federal agencies, communities, towns, local organizations, and other partners to understand community, environmental, and economic needs.
Assess local resource needs that could improve quality of life for tribal and non-tribal citizens.
Attend networking and conference opportunities to learn current best practices for environmental treatment and solutions.
Present findings to community leaders and partners on environmental, economic, and rural and urban development topics.
Provide outreach to communities regarding environmental, economic, rural, and urban development benefits under the Water Settlement Agreement.
Assist the Director of Water Resources with mentorship, guidance, and training for multidisciplinary staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.