POSITION:
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
LOCATION:
Biological Services Department
Bay Mills Indian Community
Brimley, Michigan
WAGE:
$33,111 to $40,320/year to start depending on education and
experience - the specialist will be eligible for a raise after the first
year of employment
STATUS:
Non-Exempt
TERM:
Permanent Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for the nonpoint source pollution grant
and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative tribal capacity grant. The nonpoint source
pollution grant covers travel and training for nonpoint source meetings and conferences
and involvement with the community and partners on education and prevention and
restoration of nonpoint sources of pollution to surface waters. In addition, the
Environmental Specialist will assist in collection and analysis of surface water quality
data on small streams, inland lakes, wetlands, and Lake Superior. The Environmental
Specialist will also be responsible for some biological sample processing, summer beach
sampling, temperature loggers/buoys data collection, data entry and analysis, and report
writing. This position will be responsible for some supervision of summer technicians
and interns. Under the tribal capacity grant the Environmental Specialist will be
responsible for participating in the process of and projects related to the Lake Superior
Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) and the St Mary's River Area of Concern (AOC)
such as Superior Work Group and the St. Mary's River Binational Public Advisory
Council. The tribal capacity grant covers travel and training related to LaMP and AOC
efforts and provides support for other Bay Mills Biological Services programs. The
Environmental Specialist will be responsible for organizing current pollution prevention
activities and developing other activities that are pursuant to AOC and LaMP goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Grant/budget oversight and management
2. Some oversight of technicians and interns
3. Keeping updated on Great Lakes environmental issues
4. Work on the St. Mary's Area of Concern and be involved in St. Mary's River
BPAC
5. Work on Lake Superior Lakewide Management Plan goals
6. Development of new activities and management of ongoing activities pursuant to
AOC and LaMP goals
7. Writing grants to further LaMP and AOC efforts in the community
8. Identify and inspect areas of nonpoint sources of pollution
9. Development of Stormwater/Snow management and erosion control plans
10. Helping the community with existing best management practices
11. Help the community select and implement best management practices for
nonpoint source pollution prevention or remediation
12. Grant writing for projects to remedy pollution sources
13. Producing educational materials for the community
14. Attend meetings as a representative of Bay Mills Indian Community
15. Data collection, organization, management, manipulation, and display
16. Report writing
17. Reporting to supervisors
18. Must attend all mandatory trainings designated by the Human Resources
Department and/or Department Directing
19. Other duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position’s
essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may require working during adverse weather conditions. Fieldwork and/or
office duties may require the employee to begin early in the morning, work late into the
evenings, and travel long distances. Heavy lifting (> 100 pounds) will be required and
the employee should be in good physical condition.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Successful completion of at least a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental
Science or other related field
2. Understanding of basic biological and environmental science principles
3. Experience developing and presenting educational materials and workshops for
different age groups
4. Knowledge of sampling for and measurement of aquatic biological, chemical, and
physical parameters
5. Understanding of/ability to interpret water quality data (biological, chemical,
physical)
6. Basic knowledge of aquatic macroinvertebrate identification desirable
7. Understanding of nonpoint source pollution issues and best management practices
8. Knowledge of Great Lakes environmental issues
9. Knowledge and experience in grant writing and management
10. Knowledge and experience in budget management and development
11. Knowledge of experimental design and statistics
12. Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
13. Knowledge of GPS equipment and GIS software – ArcMap
14. Experience planning and organizing volunteer or community events
15. Ability to manage a diverse array of responsibilities/activities
16. Ability to work with partners and other agencies
17. Good technical writing, oral communication and presentation skills
18. Strong organization skills
19. Must be available for overnight travel and occasional weekend work
20. Must be able to travel to Canada for meetings/conferences
21. Must have an excellent past work record as demonstrated from reports from past
employment references
22. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
23. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily
perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands
categories of this position description
PREFERENCE:
Preference will be given to those individuals of Native American
descent.
CLOSING DATE:
March 27, 2015 (4:30pm)
APPLY TO:
Please submit resume, cover letter, references and college
transcripts to:
Heather Lyons; Recruiter
Bay Mills Human Resources Department
12124 W. Lakeshore Drive
Brimley, MI 49715
hrleapley@baymills.org
Subject: Environmental Specialist