Environmental Specialist-Water

Salary : $47,224.32 - $71,418.88 Annually

Location : Klamath, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Number : 202500131

Division : Natural Resources

Department : Environmental

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Specialist -Water is a multi-disciplinary environmental professional position. The position is entirely grant funded and grant writing is an important and necessary function. The Environmental Specialist-Water may be assigned to any of the following environmental areas depending on the Tribe's need, funding source, and the individual's expertise : water quality, hydrology, wetlands, permitting / inspection, environmental education, data management, and / or administration. Specialists work under the direct supervision of the Environmental Director, Water Program Manager, and Water Program Coordinator. Specialists are expected to complete additional duties assigned to meet Environmental Department needs and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports and follows directions and assignments from supervisors to implement and complete work plans and objectives for Environmental Department grants.

2. Develops, maintains, and implements quality control measures for water quality, hydrology and wetland data collection and management.

3. Conducts field work collecting water quality, hydrologic, wetland, ecological, and other related environmental data in freshwater environments and headwater wetlands.

4. Performs data entry, analysis, and assists in preparing and submitting professional quality reports and data submittal funding and reporting agencies.

5. Interacts with Environmental Department Technicians, Specialists, Coordinators, Managers, various Tribal departments, other Tribes, and outside agencies in the coordination, collection, and dissemination of environmental data.

6. Operates and manages water quality / quantity instruments and the real-time water quality monitoring network under the direct supervision of the Water Program Manager and Water Program Coordinator.

7. Provide technical assistance to Yurok Tribal staff.

8. Troubleshoot problems with data collection and management systems, including hardware and software.

9. Identify funding and other resources necessary to meet the mission and objectives of the program.

10. Successful completion of Environmental Department-assigned training related to this position.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

1. G7 : Highschool diploma or GED with five years specified experience.

2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.

3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Knowledge of research and survey methodology commonly used to assess environmental impacts, and to classify or identify sources of environmental pollution and factors contributing to environmental degradation or impacts on natural resources.

2. Knowledge and practice in water quality data collection, management, and analysis techniques.

3. Able to assist in the preparation of clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports, grants and other written materials.

4. Skill and experience in functioning as a member of a technical workgroup or in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

5. Able to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines and protocol.

6. Must be willing to travel frequently to remote areas of the Yurok Reservation, attend evening or weekend meetings as required, and travel for any required training.

7. Ability to organize your own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.

8. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors, the general public, and representatives of public and private organizations.

9. Knowledge of computer hardware and software including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.

10. Ability to complete data entry, manage large data sets, data QA and data processing to meet reporting agencies' requirements.

11. Ability to understand and apply relevant federal and Tribal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and program standards.

12. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.

2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.

3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

4. Valid state issued driver's license and / or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.

5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.

6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.

We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Ins.
• Rx
• AirMed (Air Ambulance)
• 401k
• 401k match (up to 4%)
• 16 Paid Holidays
• free Calm app (meditation / music channel)
• Employee Assistance Program

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week

over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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