Natural Resources Planner

Job Description

Be part of a team to establish an energy-related vision for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. This position would collect information from different departments to provide comments regarding impacts of watershed function, and fisheries and wildlife population impacts as it relates to energy-related projects across The Deschutes, John Day, Umatilla, Hood River, Willamette and Middle Columbia River basins. Track energy projects through Oregon and Washington, provide written comments at various stages of development and provide guidance to tribal leadership to potential impacts to Treaty reserved rights because of these energy projects.

Experience in planning/project management and tracking milestones. Facilitating public meetings, reviewing and commenting on NEPA projects, and documentation.

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, energy management, environmental policy, or a related field AND five years of similar experience; or a master’s degree in environmental science, planning, energy management, environmental policy, or a related field AND three years of similar experience. Submit and pass a criminal background check with Federal, Tribal and State Law Enforcement. Will also be required to submit and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.

• Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental.
• Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs.
• Numerous supplemental insurance packages.
• 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment.
• Eleven days of paid holidays.
• Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of continuous service.