Environmental Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or related field
• 3 years' experience in biological resource management, environmental resource management, environmental assessment and planning, or related field
• Utility experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review).

• Acquires necessary permits from appropriate agencies to conduct biological surveys for utility projects.
• Reviews, interprets, and communicates biological evaluation reports submitted by the consultant for utility projects.
• Researches, conducts field surveys, evaluates habitat(s), records, and maps biological resources, and writes biological evaluations reports and/or request compliances for proposed actions related to utility projects.
• Coordinates and schedules biological resource surveys with consultants.
• Monitors and tracks progress of biological evaluation requests.
• Communicates with various stakeholders (i.e. federal, state, and local agencies, government, and private owners) to support the defined objectives of the utility company and proposed projects.
• Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement.
• Knowledgeable with biological and environmental resource policies and procedures on the Navajo Nation.
• Knowledgeable with federal, state, and tribal laws associated with biological resources and environmental regulations.
• Conducts research and writes Environment Assessments for proposed actions related to utility projects.
• Conducts on-site monitoring and inspections ensuring compliance with conditions set forth by regulating agency.
• Conducts and develops presentations for various departments regarding compliance and/or policies that affect projects.
• Observes safety rules and ensures and maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Represents NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants, contractors, and other outside agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Navajo Preference

Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.