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Position Opening: Brownfield Environmental Technician

Closes: 03/01/2023

The Native Village of Napaimute Environmental Department is seeking a Brownfield (TRP) Environmental Technician. The technician will work alongside the Brownfields Coordinator to complete the established workplan for the EPA Infrastructure four-year grant period. The position will be; term, seasonal, part-time, for a minimum of 7 months annually, 40 hours a week; the pay range is $22.00 – 26.00/hr., DOE.

Duties: Major duties and responsibilities of this position include: Assisting the Coordinator with developing a survey and inventory of potential Brownfields sites, then developing and implementing a plan for a Tribal Response Plan.

Assist the Coordinator with providing a means for Public participation, establishing a Public Record, and coordinating training sessions for responders and clean?up workers.

Assist the Coordinator with developing a clean?up plan for contaminated sites, and pursue EPA Brownfields funding to execute assessment and clean?up operations at identified sites,

Assist the Coordinator in the coordination and oversight of identified Brownfield sites. The scope of this planning effort will include coordination with other Villages of the Middle Kuskokwim Region.

Additional Information: This position will be seasonally, approximately April-October located in the Middle Kuskokwim River Regions, based out of Aniak Alaska.  The Candidate must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time, capable of lifting a minimum of 30 pounds, and occasionally requires fine dexterity. Must be able to spend upwards of 1-3 hours traveling in small aircraft, boats or on snow machine. Must be able to speak and present to a diverse group of people in formal settings, i.e. Tribal Council meetings, local public meetings, regional forums, etc.

Qualifications:  Candidates must have at a minimum: A High School diploma or GED. Quality candidates are those that can demonstrate strong skills in communications (written, oral, social media), and a valid State of Alaska driver’s license, or ability to obtain one. Additionally, Napaimute is an alcohol and drug-free work environment, employees are subject to random drug testing.

Application: Send a resume and cover letter to napaimute.brownfields@gmail.com or contact Joe Kameroff (TRP Coordinator) at: 907-676-0442 for information. A detailed description of the position is posted on the Napaimute website: http://napaimute.org/category/job-openings/ and FB page at:  https://www.facebook.com/nativevillageofnapaimute

For additional detail about the position follow the links below:

Brownfield Tech Announcement

Brownfield Tech PD_2023

JOB TITLE:               Brownfields Coordinator

APPOINTMENT:       Permanent Part-Time, minimum of 30 hrs./wk.

PAY RANGE:            $20.00 – 25.00/hr., (DOE)

LOCATION:              Aniak Alaska, or telework arrangement

POSITION SUMMARY

The Native Village of Napaimute Environmental Department is seeking a Brownfields Program Coordinator. The Coordinator will lead the Tribal Brownfields Response Program in accordance with the EPA approved Work Plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Alaska State DEC (ADEC) regarding the implementation of the Tribe’s Brownfields grant; develop workplans, budgets and maintain all program records. Produce e-newsletter, social media posts, reports, and pamphlets related to Brownfields activities.

Work with other Tribal Organizations that receive EPA Brownfields funds to coordinate and collaborate on site inventory and potential remediation activities. Develop and maintain a Regional public database of potential Brownfield sites, plan and conduct site investigations with cooperating organizations.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical – Ability to; sit, stand or walk for long periods of time, capable of lifting a minimum of 30 pounds, spend upwards of 1-3 hours traveling in small aircraft, boats, or on a snow machine, speak and present to a diverse group of people in formal settings.

Education – A HS diploma (or equivalent), and 1 year of post-HS education at an accredited university, trade school, or enrollment in a technical trade program. Closely related work experience may be substituted for the post-HS education requirements.

Experience – One year of experience in project planning, oversight, management, or public administration.

Driver’s License –  A valid State of Alaska driver’s license, or ability to obtain one.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position will have access to confidential information.

This position does not have access to, and will not handle Napaimute Tribe funds.

The candidate must pass a background check, with a finding of no felony convictions.

Hiring priority will be afforded to Napaimute Tribal Members.

For detailed information about the position visit our website at: http://napaimute.org/category/job-openings/

How to Apply:  Send a cover letter and resume to Dan Gillikin, Environmental Director

Email: dangillikin@gmail.com, Fax: 1-855-270-2002, or mail PO Box 352 Aniak, AK 99557.

Attachments: 

Announcement: NVN Brownfield Coordinator announcement_2021

Detailed Position Description: NVN Brownfield Coordinator PD_2021