JOB SUMMARY
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) is seeking to fill a full-time position that is responsible for assisting in natural resources protection and environmental compliance. This role requires expertise in environmental laws and regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing environmental documents, writing comment letters, preparing program plans and providing recommendations on implementation of environmental regulations. This position involves collaboration with all MIT Fisheries Division programs as well as federal, state, county, and city programs that promulgate environmental regulations and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.
Participate on teams reviewing, updating, and implementing regulations relevant to salmon population enhancement/restoration and habitat needs across their life cycle. Track, analyze, and participate in current and future federal, state, and local regulation development; provide recommendations to MIT; and coordinate response to proposed changes. This may include ESA, NEPA, SEPA, HPAs, NPDES permits, US Army Corps of Engineers permits, and other permits related to the Tribe's interests. Notifies Tribal fishers of potential conflicts with local waterway agencies. Assist the Fisheries Division in developing and implementing an operational plan aligned with the strategic direction of the program by meeting regularly with division staff to identify issues that are of concern and attend meetings as directed and prepare summaries of those discussions. Provide technical support for a wide variety of issues affecting the Tribe''s interests by reviewing, researching, and preparing reports documenting the implementation of environmental quality and compliance of regulations related to fish and fisheries of interest to the Tribe. Coordinate and collaborate with the Puget Sound Treaty Tribes and other federal, state, and local governments to advocate for policies and regulations that promote safe fish passage, improved water and habitat quality, and the restoration and rebuilding of harvestable salmonid populations. Participate in fieldwork including site visits and hands-on activities that may occur during inclement weather and/or during outside of regular business hours. Because of the Tribe''s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION
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Special Requirement: Transcripts are required as part of the application process.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; and occasionally bend or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee infrequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.