- Salary
- $68k – $102k/yr
- Location
- Klamath, CA, CA
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under the general direction of the Environmental Director, the Water Manager will assist in the oversight, development and implementation of the Tribe’s Environmental Program’s Water Department. The Water Manager will supervise the daily program activities of Water Departments staff to ensure timely and successful completion of all Water Department grants, work plans and objectives.1. Assist with the scope of work according to generally accepted methods and standards for environmental or scientific research and gather data specific to Water Department.
2. Prepares and submits professional-quality technical and progress reports to YTEP Director, Executive, Tribal Council and relevant funding agencies for work plans and grants assigned to the Water Department. Provide technical expertise on water quality sampling, analysis, and reporting to tribal staff, Tribal Council, Executive, Tribal members and outside entities.
3. Provide technical expertise on water quality sampling, analysis, and reporting to tribal staff, Tribal Council, Executive, Tribal members and outside entities.
4. Prepare, review and write water quality reports, permits and other technical documents related to Water Quality and Water Resources for the Yurok Tribe.
5. Directs and supervises Water Department staff engaged in data collection analysis, data management, and fieldwork involving water quality monitoring, assessments and regulatory inspections.
6. Provides information and assistance to other departments or Departments regarding the Tribe's water quality regulatory requirements and permits and other applicable environmental legislation related to the protection of water resources.
7. Assists the Director in the administration of the Tribe's Water Quality Regulatory Program.
8. Conducts evaluations of water quality conditions on the Yurok Reservation in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency and other Federal, State or local staff.
9. Collects data generated by other program staff or by multi-agency task forces in the Klamath Basin and interprets data in formulation assessments about environmental conditions on the Yurok Reservation.
10. Prepares a variety of analytical and program reports and makes effective verbal and written presentations or prepares material for presentation to the YTEP Director.
11. Supervises Water Department staff incompletion of field surveys and investigations on the Yurok Reservation related to the functional environmental program areas covered by the various grants.
12. Review and prepare technical comments on regulatory and management documents that have the potential to affect the management and quality of Tribal waters.
13. Identifies and prepares funding proposals and grant applications for the Environmental Program.
14. Procures and administers professional contracts with outside consultants to assist staff in meeting the goals of the Water Department.
15. Provides assistance and guidance to the Yurok Tribe's Public Drinking Water Program.
16. Updates, maintains the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department's real-time water quality data network.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G11: Bachelor of Science with four years of job specified experience.
2. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of research and survey methodology commonly used to assess water quality conditions, and to classify or identify sources of environmental pollution or factors contributing to water quality degradation.
2. General knowledge and practice in data collection and analysis techniques, and in formulating regulatory procedures and qualitative standards.
3. Practice in evaluating the negative impacts of environmental degradation from a cultural or social perspective.
4. Ability to understand and apply federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and program standards in accomplishing the goals of the program. Familiar with the applicable federal laws administered by the US EPA on Indian Reservations.
5. Ability to research, analyze, and summarize data using a variety of technical software applications; possess technical competence in computer use.
6. Able to prepare clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
7. Ability to make oral presentations of technical information and recommendations.
8. Skill and experience in supervision of professional and technical staff.
9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
2. Prepares and submits professional-quality technical and progress reports to YTEP Director, Executive, Tribal Council and relevant funding agencies for work plans and grants assigned to the Water Department. Provide technical expertise on water quality sampling, analysis, and reporting to tribal staff, Tribal Council, Executive, Tribal members and outside entities.
3. Provide technical expertise on water quality sampling, analysis, and reporting to tribal staff, Tribal Council, Executive, Tribal members and outside entities.
4. Prepare, review and write water quality reports, permits and other technical documents related to Water Quality and Water Resources for the Yurok Tribe.
5. Directs and supervises Water Department staff engaged in data collection analysis, data management, and fieldwork involving water quality monitoring, assessments and regulatory inspections.
6. Provides information and assistance to other departments or Departments regarding the Tribe's water quality regulatory requirements and permits and other applicable environmental legislation related to the protection of water resources.
7. Assists the Director in the administration of the Tribe's Water Quality Regulatory Program.
8. Conducts evaluations of water quality conditions on the Yurok Reservation in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency and other Federal, State or local staff.
9. Collects data generated by other program staff or by multi-agency task forces in the Klamath Basin and interprets data in formulation assessments about environmental conditions on the Yurok Reservation.
10. Prepares a variety of analytical and program reports and makes effective verbal and written presentations or prepares material for presentation to the YTEP Director.
11. Supervises Water Department staff incompletion of field surveys and investigations on the Yurok Reservation related to the functional environmental program areas covered by the various grants.
12. Review and prepare technical comments on regulatory and management documents that have the potential to affect the management and quality of Tribal waters.
13. Identifies and prepares funding proposals and grant applications for the Environmental Program.
14. Procures and administers professional contracts with outside consultants to assist staff in meeting the goals of the Water Department.
15. Provides assistance and guidance to the Yurok Tribe's Public Drinking Water Program.
16. Updates, maintains the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department's real-time water quality data network.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G11: Bachelor of Science with four years of job specified experience.
2. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of research and survey methodology commonly used to assess water quality conditions, and to classify or identify sources of environmental pollution or factors contributing to water quality degradation.
2. General knowledge and practice in data collection and analysis techniques, and in formulating regulatory procedures and qualitative standards.
3. Practice in evaluating the negative impacts of environmental degradation from a cultural or social perspective.
4. Ability to understand and apply federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and program standards in accomplishing the goals of the program. Familiar with the applicable federal laws administered by the US EPA on Indian Reservations.
5. Ability to research, analyze, and summarize data using a variety of technical software applications; possess technical competence in computer use.
6. Able to prepare clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
7. Ability to make oral presentations of technical information and recommendations.
8. Skill and experience in supervision of professional and technical staff.
9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.