Environmental Program Manager

Department: Tribal Programs

Program: Tribal Programs

Reports to: Tribal Programs Director

Supervises: Interns

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Exempt

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Environmental Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's environmental activities are in accordance with preserving traditional ecological knowledge and values and carrying out the Tribe's environmental policies and procedures, and community support and outreach. The Environmental Program Manager oversees all aspects of the Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program (NALEMP), an ongoing effort to mitigate the environmental impacts of the former Wildwood Air Force Station located on Kenai Native Association (KNA) property and adjacent properties.

Essential Functions

• Ensure IGAP and NALEMP work plans are achieved, in accordance with approved budget, applicable laws and regulations
• Prepare timely completion and submission of all deliverables and applicable forms and reports for ETEP and NALEMP
• Update Tribal environmental policies and procedures, environmental ordinances, and enforcement procedures
• Procure, oversee, and direct all necessary services, including engineering, excavation, and disposal
• Manage and/or perform environmental assessments and environmental reviews for Tribal construction projects
• Review environmental policies, projects, and permits affecting the area and coordinate the development of environmental awareness in community through Tribal newsletters, environmental training and education outreach activities for the Tribe
• Deliver educational activities during the Kenai Watershed Forum Youth Day Camps; incorporate water quality and invasive species activities, resource management and related career and education tracks
• Encourage recycling, provide information on recycling to Tribal offices, community, and Tribal Members
• Participate in regular inter-agency meetings on Kenai area environmental issues including: City of Kenai Bluff Remediation, Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF), State Department of Transportation Cooper Landing Bypass and Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHTL)
• Focus on supervising and training Interns with a priority on projects for water pollution in the Kenai River Watershed, to include human health issues such as bacteria found on beaches, effects on subsistence harvest
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category III- Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

Equipment used for job: Computer, fax, scanner, copier and other office equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Comments: Travel will be required for grant compliance and to attend public meetings regarding the environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Sciences or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Three (3) years environmental and grant management experience required

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy.
• Microsoft Office Suite certification or obtained within six (6) months of hire

Special Skills

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collect data and implement and maintain grant tracking
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively