Environmental Review Specialist II

The Prairie Island Indian Community is seeking an Environmental Review Specialist II in Welch, WV, with a salary of $65,000. The role involves reviewing environmental policies, coordinating with departments and partners, and advocating for the Community's environmental interests. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience in technical writing and policy review. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $65,000
SUMMARY: The Environmental Review Specialist will support the Prairie Island Indian Community (the Community) in exercising its sovereignty and self-determination through review of local, state, federal, and tribal policies with potential to affect the Communitys management of our natural resources.




This position will be responsible for coordinating internally across departments and externally with partners to track, summarize, and facilitate comments that protect and advance the Communitys environmental interests.




DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

Serve as the Communitys primary liaison in reviewing and responding to environmental policy changes and technical documents related to federal and state permitting, compliance oversight, climate change and environmental justice (e.g. Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, etc.).Effectively communicate with staff and leadership to provide technical summaries that will inform ongoing projects and priorities.Participate in meetings, consultations, workgroups, taskforces, and engage with environmental organizations to advance reports, comments, or letters advocating Community values.Prepare and evaluate internal environmental policies, procedures, codes and ordinancesPrepare regular meeting summaries and weekly reports for leadership.Support department grant applications and management of awarded grants including reporting of program/project status as required by granting agencies.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of bachelors degree, or equivalent experience, in environmental studies, environmental health, environmental policy, biology, chemistry, or similar fields of study.Minimum one (1) year experience in technical writing, policy review and interpreting technical reports/documentsProficient in use of Microsoft Office programs (primarily Word, Outlook, Excel)Excellent analytical and technical writing skillsExcellent verbal communication skillsAble to work with community members in a highly respectful mannerAble to work independently and efficientlyAble to work in cross-cultural environments and with diverse team members.Highly organizedDemonstrate basic grant writing and management skills.Able to travel occasionallySensitive to Native American CultureValid drivers license and proof of insurabilityPass drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental health, chemistry, or related field of studyTwo (2) or more years of experience in environmental review, policy, compliance, permitting, or other related capacitiesTwo (2) years of grant writing and management experienceTwo (2) years of experience preparing technical reports and plan writingOne (1) year of experience working within or supporting indigenous communities/entitiesProficiency in statistical operations and analysesExperience working with external contractorsGPS and ArcGIS software experience, specifically using ESRI programs


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

Must have the ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds.Must be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods throughout the dayAbility to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions


REQUIRED TRAINING:

Effectively Handling Harassment trainingAny position-related training as determined by department manager


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, but may include occasional outdoor activities in a natural/rural environment and may include exposure to extreme weather conditions


DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.



Salary: USD 39000 - 65000 per year

Experience: 3 years required