Watershed Stewardship Planner

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma seeks a Watershed Stewardship Planner to manage sustainable planning for tribal water resources. Responsibilities include coordinating watershed improvement activities, analyzing water quality data, collaborating with tribal and external agencies, and developing outreach plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or equivalent experience. The role is located in Durant, OK and includes various employee benefits.
Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and administering sustainable planning and practices for tribal water resources in accordance with the historic Water Settlement Agreement. You will report to the Hydrologist.

Primary Tasks:

1. Coordinate and implement watershed improvement activities and long-term sustainable planning development for the Choctaw Nation Watershed Stewardship program.

2. Use analyzed water quality data to develop parameter trends and recommend watershed management plans and identify potential best management practices for implementation.

3. Inventory and compile relevant plans, studies, and data to be used in the planning process.

4. Help identify best management practices to implement on the prioritized potential locations and develop a strategy to complete the implementation process.

5. Work cooperatively with internal tribal departments to coordinate efforts, and with state and federal agencies for potential funding mechanisms.

6. Develop and present reports, technical comments, and interpret technical reports for community leaders and Choctaw Nation leadership.

7. Develop and implement outreach plans to promote watershed health activities and public engagement to mobilize youth and adult awareness and advocacy.

8. Attend/participate in networking, conference, and training opportunities to increase knowledge of environmental issues and management practices to improve watershed health. Keep informed about current environmental resiliency planning and policy issues, resources, and programs.

9. Inventory existing data and resources available at the federal, state, and local level and integrate such data to inform a watershed-based improvement and planning effort.

10. Provide presentations of significance to community leaders and stakeholders at different environmental, economic, and rural/urban development platforms.

11. Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree of Environmental Science or related field or;

Five (5) years of environmental data analysis and land management or related experience.

Ability to interpret data, conduct analyses, and compose comprehensive documents.

Experience with scientific protocols, scientific reports, public speaking, and gap identification

Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software

Experience with land management and agricultural best practices and environmental project management

Experience in urban planning/community development, environmental assessments, and prescribed burns

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits
• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.