Environmental Health Technician
Division: Environment
Salary Range: $23,150.40 – 51,022.40 19-4091
Status: Term position up to 18 months
Deadline: Enniskó:wa / March 2, 2010
Description of Position:
The Environment Division is seeking an Environmental Health Technician (EHT) for a 40-hr per week position to carry forward public outreach and education opportunities. Under the Water Resources Program and the St. Lawrence Area of Concern Program, the EHT shall facilitate the design, coordination, and evaluation of public outreach materials, including fish and game advisories. The EHE will implement the research objectives of a fish advisory project including conducting interviews, leading focus groups and implementing an advisory evaluation protocol. Salary is commensurate to demonstrated qualifications. Term position 18-mo: March 1, 2012-August 30, 2013.
Duties
Disseminate public outreach materials, conduct interviews, collect and organize public perception surveys, lead focus groups on fish advisories, maintain records and manage data, create public outreach material specific to fish and wildlife, serve as point of contact for outreach activities, publish and disseminate public information, participate in meetings,
Qualifications
- B.A. / B.S. in Environmental Science or Social Science,
- Ability to lead groups
- Self-motivated
- Work with minimal supervision
- Pro-active
- Experience with risk communication or risk analysis a plus Strong public speaking skills
- Experience with public outreach preferred
Submit your resume and cover letter by mail: Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655 or by email: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. To the extent possible, and consistent with job requirements, employees will be recruited from among the members of the Tribe. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
The successful applicant for employment must submit to and pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. Test results are normally received in three to five days from the date of the test. In the case of a positive result, the candidate is not eligible for employment with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Employment may not begin until this process has been completed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require a criminal background check to be used solely for employment related purposes.
