Environmental Technician

The Environmental Technician position at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is a term-limited role focused on supporting environmental projects related to air, water, and wildlife quality. The technician will assist in monitoring compliance, provide environmental education, and work under the supervision of various specialists. This position is grant-funded and located in Scottsdale, AZ, indicating it is not remote.
JOB
• This is a term-limited position 3/1/25 - 9/30/26*This is a grant-funded position grant ends 9/30/26Definition: Under general supervision of the Environmental Programs Supervisor, the Environmental Technician (ET), provides support to the Community Development Department’s (CDD) Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Division (EPNR) with general environmental related assigned tasks. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.Distinguishing Features: The ET duties and responsibilities concentrate primarily on helping maintain the Community’s overall environmental quality. The ET is an environmental “Generalist” that provides support to the CDD-EPNR Environmental Specialists, Senior Environmental Specialists, Environmental Engineers and Senior Environmental Engineers in the conduct of their duties. The ET’s duties are not concentrated in one particular environmental media area, but rather the duties and focus are multi-media which will result in a broad base of environmental knowledge for the ET. 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Environmental Quality: Assists the CDD-EPNR staff with a variety of water, wildlife, and air projects including, but not limited to, the following: Air Quality: Assists with the collection of air quality samples and conducts other air quality related fieldwork. Water Quality: Helps monitor the Community’s water resources for compliance with water quality laws &ordinances, and assists with the management of the Community’s wetlands and water quality data.Compliance & Wildlife Management: Helps monitor the Community’s wildlife population and manage collected data. 2. Training: Learns the processes, procedures and techniques required for the monitoring and preservation of the Community’s environmental resources.Performs hands-on training with the Environmental Specialists, Senior Environmental Specialists, Environmental Engineers and Senior Environmental Engineers in multiple facets of environmental quality.Attends environmental quality and wildlife training courses as assigned.“Shadows” senior staff in the performance of their duties.Learns to install and operate equipment and instruments used to collect data. 3. Environmental Education and Outreach: Provides environmental education and outreach to the Community.Relays vital information to the Environmental Programs Supervisor and environmental programs staff.Delivers information to the public about various environmental topics, and works to solicit participation for grant success.Assists with outreach presentations at public meetings regarding programmatic and technical issues, and relays information important to the protection of human health, natural resources and the environment. Assists with the planning of and participates in outreach events like Earth Day and Fall Overhaul. 4. Miscellaneous: Performs other job related tasks as assigned by the Environmental Programs Supervisor, CDD Assistant Director, or CDD Director. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, ordinances, customs and traditions of the SRPMIC.Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other Community employees and residents.Skill with both verbal and written communication.Skill in the use of photographic equipment and in gathering data. Skill using a computer and job related software such as Microsoft Applications. Ability to learn technical skills.Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Requires the ability to collect environmental quality samples under a variety of working conditions.May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, and be exposed to severe weather conditions including heat and cold as well as lift and carry special (heavy) equipment or other objects.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 application2) fax (480) 362-58603) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.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.