| Program: Environmental Protection Department | Salary Grade: GS-9 |
| Supervisor: Environmental manager | Salary Range: $15.31-$23.16 |
| FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Position Type: Regular Full-Time |
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Environmental Specialist 1 is an entry level position in the Environmental Specialist series. Under close general direction of the Environmental Manager, the environmental Specialist 1 learns and performs a variety of routine and specialized tasks associated with environmental protection. The Environmental Specialist 1 will complete objectives and work plan activities under an established environmental program and assist the Environmental Manager in other environmental protection and hazardous materials activities. Duration of this position is based on current and future funding availability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Will be knowledgeable in environmental air, water, soils, solid waste, climate change resilience and hazardous materials issues of the Fallon Tribe.
2. Will learn to conduct research and gather, interpret data and write reports.
3. Establish effective working relationships with the Tribal staff and technical staff of various agencies.
4. Research and assist with new grant funding proposals, as well as ongoing continuation grants.
5. Assist in field observations, inventories, sampling and analysis, and reports.
6. Attends meetings and trainings to enhance environmental and emergency preparedness knowledge and awareness.
7. Provides written reports to the Environmental Manager on activities, projects, training, and meetings.
8. Assists in developing community outreach materials for distribution of Tribal membership.
9. Assists with investigations and assessments that impact public health and the environment.
10. Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.
11. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
1. Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, earth science, life science or other related fields of study; or
2. An equivalent combination of college education and formal training experience in an environmental and emergency response field, which would indicate the ability to perform the duties as described above.
3. No work experience required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
1. Must be able to learn technical and analytical skills to interpret technical environmental reports and data.
2. Must also have knowledge of Tribal communities and their organizational structure and basic understanding of Indian law principles.
3. Must work with minimal supervision and work in a professional manner.
4. Must be able and willing to travel extensively for training, workshops, conferences, etc.
5. Must attend some after work-hour meetings.
6. Must be reliable.
7. Good judgment and personal initiative are important.
8. Must possess very good written and oral communication skills.
9. Must possess computer skills and work with Windows-based programs including word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
10. Must be able to write and administer program grants and complete programs in a timely manner.
PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION AT FPST.ORG/EMPLOYMENT/
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference; Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies. Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.
U.S. Veteran’s Preference; Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.
Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.
Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe’s Background Check Policy.
Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change. This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.