Environmental Technician I

Responsibilities

• Aids in preparing summary reports documenting data and activities from field surveys/assessments.
• Conducts field surveys and assessments including water resource sampling, biological sampling, air monitoring, zero waste, and hazardous waste in accordance with grant and tribally funded programs.
• Provides education and outreach on environmental programs to community members.
• Records air monitoring data and offers technical support on air monitors.
• Creates GIS mapping inventories for environmental programs.
• Assists with zero waste and hazardous waste activities such as reservation clean-ups.
• Gathers seeds and propagates seeds for Tribal nursery.
• Develops habitat restoration plans and invasive species mitigation plans.
• Supports a collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience in environmental field work and surveys is required.
• One year of experience in nursery and plant management and propagation is required.
• Intermediate computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.

Requirements

• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding work and environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Data Gathering and Analytics: Collecting, consolidating, and using relevant information; recognizing important information; tracing possible causes of problems, and searching for practical data/solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses in order to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.
• Stress Tolerance: Performing well when faced with pressure due to time frame, workload, adversity, disappointment, or opposition.

Pay

Minimum Pay Rate: $20.68 per hour
Maximum Pay Rate: $24.33 per hour