Environmental Program Specialist
Position: Environmental Program Specialist
Division: Environment Division
Salary Range: $18.23-24.53/hour
Status: Full-time Permanent
Deadline: Enníska / February 17, 2012
Job Description:
An Environmental Program Specialist performs a variety of responsible tasks including carrying out of projects or serving as a member of a project team in the resolution of problems related to solid and hazardous materials, site remediation, water resources, construction management, air resources or pollution prevention. Typical activities might include reporting on and making recommendations, based on your own investigations, and serving as a project leader or providing technical direction to other staff. You would provide non-engineering assistance and information to consultants and public officials and the regulated community in developing and implementing non-engineering aspects of regulatory, non-regulatory, and remedial programs related to solid and hazardous materials, site remediation, water resources, construction management, air resources, or pollution prevention.
Job Qualifications:
Environmental Program Specialist must have a bachelor's or higher level degree in environmental planning, environmental science or environmental studies; geography; natural science; physical science; civil, environmental or geological engineering; planning; public policy studies or public administration; landscape architecture; urban planning or urban studies; economics or business administration and have two years of experience.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have included responsibility for development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpretation of rules and regulations; development, preparation and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts and/or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding and/or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.
Resumes are to be submitted to the Human Resources Office, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655.
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.
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.
