Senior Environmental Specialist (Grants and Outreach)

Under general supervision from the CDD-EPNR Environmental Programs Supervisor, the Senior Environmental Specialist – Grants and Outreach researches, analyzes, and evaluates Community environmental quality and develops strategies, plans, and goals associated with these concerns to continue current programs and implement new programs; conducts small-scale cleanups of Tribal and allotted homesites under the Community Action & Revitalization Program, assists with completion of grant-related tasks and deliverables; and plans, coordinates, and participates in Community and grant outreach activities and events. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Distinguishing Features: Senior Environmental Specialist – Grants and Outreach 

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.1. Grant Oversight 

• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and annual budgets, including the Tribal General Assistance Program (GAP) grant, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) and others as needed.
• Manage grants, funds, and contracts, prepare grant quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
• Assist with completion of grant work plan tasks and deliverables.

• Work with the CDD-EPNR Air Quality Program (AQP) to gather information to complete the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and other reports.
• Assist the AQP with management of PM filters and related data processing and coordination of the automated data network and other work associated with CPRG.

• Actively seek and apply for new grant funding. 
• Attend grant-related training, workshops, webinars, and conferences.
• Work effectively with CDD staff, SRPMIC Tribal Government Administration staff, and Finance Grants and Contracts staff to achieve the environmental goals of the Community. 

2. Community Action & Revitalization Program (CARP) Oversight

• Oversee all CARP-related activities such as site identification, CARP applications, permitting, demolitions, etc.
• Coordinate with demolition contractors to ensure compliance with federal regulations and Tribal ordinances.
• Ensure proper and accurate testing of hazardous materials such as asbestos and/or lead paint. 
• Organize and support Community outreach events and activities related to CARP.
• Ensure protection of Community members, employees, and natural and cultural resources during the planning and execution of CARP projects.

3. Environmental Quality Outreach:

• Coordinates Community outreach events, activities and Interact with various SRPMIC Government departments. 
• Provide environmental education and outreach regarding environmental topics and CPRG activities within the Community and as a representative of SRPMIC outside of Tribal boundaries.

• Work with CDD-EPNR staff to develop and implement programs for environmental compliance, remediation and pollution prevention that includes developing outreach materials and coordinating educational outreach activities for the Tribal Council, Tribal Government and Community members.
• Coordinate and facilitate outreach/stakeholder meetings for information gathering or sharing purposes and to satisfy grant requirements. 

4. Field Work:

• Conduct compliance inspections and site visits as required by grant work plans.
• Conduct site visits before, during, and after CARP demo projects. 

5. Administration/Operations: Respond to public and contractor inquiries and requests for information.

• Manage all consultant contract performances and costs.

6. Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, the EPNR Manager or the Community Development Department Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, customs and traditions of the SRPMIC.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local & Tribal Government related regulations pertaining to environmental quality and environmental protection.
• Knowledge of federal grant procurement policies and guidance documents.
• Knowledge of environmental protection related policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to environmental science as well as environmental pollution reduction and control.
• Knowledge of biological sciences, soil science, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental engineering and/or related environmental sciences.
• Knowledge of budget and contract documents for federal and tribal initiatives.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures of environmental protection, including current sample collection, testing, assessments, and management as required by the US EPA. 
• Skill evaluating operations and developing programs to meet Community environmental quality related goals and objectives.
• Skill analyzing and evaluating information accurately and expressing ideas clearly when providing verbal and written reports and recommendations.
• Skill using computer and job-related software programs.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with federal, state and local agencies, subject matter experts in environmental protection disciplines, Community members, Tribal Government officials, department employees and the public.
• Skill communicating and instructing others using both technical and non-technical language to explain complex subjects and processes.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment by working independently while recognizing matters that require supervisory awareness or intervention.
• Ability to coordinate issues of mutual concern with other departments as well as federal, Tribal, state and local government agencies.
• Ability to write comprehensive documents and to meet federal reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use sampling and monitoring equipment, including instruments used in collecting environmental pollution data and samples.
• Ability to use GPS hand-held units.
• Ability to lift and carry 45 lbs.

Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Planning, Chemistry or a closely related field, AND two (2) years’ work in an environmental quality program required, OR:

• Three (3) years’ work as an Environmental Specialist required, OR:

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school directly related to Environmental Sciences or a closely related field, AND four (4) years’ work experience in environmental science, planning or resource work required, OR:
• Five (5) years’ work experience in a related aspect of environmental planning or resource work supplemented with environmental course work, OR:

 Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member who closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to travel for field collection activities, meeting grant deadlines, preparing budgets or meeting report deadlines.
• Required good physical and mental condition to complete fieldwork.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

4.) email to [email protected]

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.