Environmental Manager

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• Plan and implement specific work plans to meet Tribal environmental goals, including budget control and contract compliance.
• Research and ensure compliance with all grant administrative requirements, assess compliance, and document findings.
• Submit required quarterly progress reports to the EPA and jointly evaluate grant accomplishments with the agency.
• Monitor and manage the solid waste transfer station to ensure compliance with EPA regulations.
• Attend training sessions, meetings and become involved in local, regional and national environmental coalitions.
• Coordinate meetings with the National Tribal Environmental Council, Nevada Environmental Coalition, etc.
• Oversight and planning for proper actions to address issues at mine sites on or near the Reservation.
• Collect data to support completion of the Tribe's Environmental Management Plan.
• Continue oversight of plans for proper actions related to transportation of high‑level nuclear waste and elemental mercury through the Reservation.
• Review, monitor and update the nuclear waste emergency plan; update training and keep informed of nuclear waste issues affecting the Tribe.
• Conduct an environmental inventory of the reservation to identify all potential pollution sources and collect baseline data on waters, soil, etc.
• Develop positive relations with regulatory, governmental, and granting agencies and Tribal environmental departments.
• Keep abreast of current trends and information in the field of environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental research, data collection, testing and assessments.
• Prepare and review environmental reports required by EPA.
• Represent the Walker River Paiute Tribe at local, regional, and national environmental meetings, groups, and organizations.
• Develop specific program education and outreach materials for environmental issues.
• Seek sources for additional funds for future environmental projects and write grants.
• Maintain grant files and monitor grant budgets.
• Prepare the framework, presentation and communication of environmental issues to the local tribal government and members.
• Submit grant applications for the GAP, Superfund, and Brownfields Grants annually and for any additional grants secured by the Environmental Manager.
• Keep separate timecards and activity sheets for each grant charged.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Grants.gov and GAP Online.
• Carry out other work as needed.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and have knowledge of Tribal governments, roles, and responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment, confidentiality, and responsible decision‑making in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Walker River Paiute Tribe.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Have initiative to complete goals and objectives of contracts.
• Computer literacy with experience in word processing (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Working knowledge of basic environmental and scientific principles of air, water, soil, and their role in an ecosystem.
• Familiarity with the Federal Codes of Regulation (CFR) in air, water, solid waste and hazmat.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, hydrology, earth science, life science, or related fields; and/or two to three (2–3) years of demonstrated experience in an environmental field.
• Must have a valid Nevada Driver's License and be eligible for Tribe insurance coverage.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must submit a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.

Obtain an employment application from the Human Resources Department located at the Tribal Administration Building, 1022 Hospital Rd., Schurz, NV 89427. Call Human Resources at 775‑773‑2306 x2315 for an application. You may e‑mail the application with supporting documents to: hrdirector or submit online at www.wrpt.org
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Must submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and any random drug testing as required by WRPT Personnel and Drug‑Free Workplace Policies with satisfactory results.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act, Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472‑473 and the Walker River Paiute Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance WR‑01‑01, as amended.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing, Government Administration