Overview
Climate Resiliency Program Specialist
Department: Administration
Classification: Salaried
DESCRIPTION
Benefiting Your Future!
• Competitive pay $65,000.00-$80,000.00 DOE
• Employee Medical, Dental, Vision premium
• $50,000 Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
• 401(k) and up to 5% Employer Contribution Match
• Paid Leave: Annual, Sick, 13 Paid Holiday Observances, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Closure
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Climate Resiliency Program Manager, the Climate Resiliency Program Specialist will assist with the planning and implementation of climate program activities. This will include working to support the mission, goals, objectives, projects, and operations to build a foundation for the department relying on the strategic plan, draft program plans, and work plan developed by the Suquamish Tribal Council, Administration, and other Suquamish Tribal Departments and Divisions and technical consultants. This will include climate policy research and analysis, and community outreach and education.
Your Education / Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant employment experience OR advanced degree in biological, chemical, physical, atmospheric, or environmental science, marine biology, oceanography, climate science, hydrology, climatology, natural resource management, sustainability, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Employment experience to be in research, management, or policy in the degree-related scientific discipline.
• Direct experience with or knowledge of natural resource policy and the current and evolving trends in marine planning and climate change (e.g., relevant disciplines and regional priorities).
Your Responsibilities
• Responsible for assisting the Climate Resiliency Program Manager in completing program duties as assigned, including research, program planning, implementation, program monitoring and analysis.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of program activities, events, campaigns, and informational materials specific to the climate program, such as public presentations and community events, climate action newsletters and the climate program annual report.
• Engage in community sponsored tribal events related to Climate initiatives and participate in public events to share information about the program, including public engagements, presentations, educational workshops.
• Develop informational materials, content and messaging related to climate change objectives that may include website and social media platforms.
• Assist management with the planning and coordination of internal meetings and events to support employee engagement and the development of staff expertise on climate change issues including individual one-on-one meetings to large community gatherings.
• Conduct research and analysis of climate mitigation and adaptation policies and actions to inform program implementation efforts.
• Conduct greenhouse gas emissions assessments for measuring municipal and community emissions.
• Prepare written, statistical and financial reports of program activities and expenditures.
• Assist in research efforts to attain available funding sources; prepare and submit grants; and create and maintain all necessary grant background data.
• Develop, build, and maintain formal partnerships with Tribal Nations, and National, State, and Local government, academic institutions, and other external partners, while promoting Tribal sovereignty and co-management of resources, climate adaptation, and resiliency goals, including participating in government-to-government consultations.
Qualifications You’ll Bring
• Strong data analysis skills (software and technical literacy, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcGIS, R, or other computer programming language, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present and translate scientific data and technical information to a wide range of audiences.
• Knowledge of or ability to research relevant permitting and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Coastal development permits, NEPA/CEQA requirements, and other federal, state, and county regulations as applicable.
• Knowledge of climate change trends, impacts and solutions, including strategies for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and preparedness.
What to Expect
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions, will work in a variety of environments, including the ocean, coastal areas, boats and other marine vessels, and laboratories.
• The employee will be expected to conduct fieldwork and underwater research using a variety of methods of data collection, including scuba diving, snorkeling, seining, fishing, deploying instruments off vessels and/or piers, etc. The employee may be working in remote areas and encounter extreme weather conditions as well as difficult terrains.
Requirements
• State and Tribal Background check
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Pre-Employment drug testing
• Native American Preference
• Random Drug Testing
• Suquamish Tribe Vaccine Requirements
About The Suquamish Tribe
About The Suquamish Tribe
The Suquamish Tribe believes that our employees are one of the most important assets to the success of Tribal Government operations. We have a strong commitment to provide employees with a positive, productive work environment with opportunities for personal satisfaction and growth in a safe, healthy, and harmonious work environment. The Suquamish Tribal Government currently employs staff in the areas of Administration, Human Resources, Community Development, Early Learning, Education, Finance, Fisheries, Human Services, Health Benefits, Indian Child Welfare, Information Systems, Legal, Maintenance, Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Tribal Court.
