JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Director of Environmental Programs
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Board of Trustees
OPENING DATE: August 1, 2012
CLOSING DATE: August 24, 2012 or Until Filled
LOCATION: Upper
Sioux Community, Granite Falls,
MN
SALARY: Range
$46-52k, D.O.Q.
The Upper Sioux Community is
seeking a highly skilled person to fill the position of Director of
Environmental Programs. The Upper Sioux Community maintains and administers a
wide range of environmental programs based upon the tribal community’s needs
and priorities, federal laws, tribal laws, and federal program delegations. The
Director is responsible for all aspects of Environmental Programs operations
and administration of EPA grant programs including personnel, financial,
contract and grants management, quality assurance management, program
development and maintenance, liaison activities with other governments, tribal
elected officials and tribal members, and facilities and equipment maintenance.
The Director will supervise the Office of the Environment staff and contractors
as needed. Experience working with Native American communities is useful. Frequent local and occasional overnight
travel required.
EDUCATION:
BA/BS (Master's preferred) in Environmental Science, Physical
or Natural Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Policy
and Planning, Law, or related field or a combination of experience and training
which demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skill and ability to perform the
duties of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Substantial
experience in an administrative and/or supervisory position with proven
project management and budget administration skills.
- Knowledge
and experience with environmental regulatory programs.
- Experience
working with Federal, State, and local agencies and knowledge of program
reporting requirements.
- Previous
knowledge and experience working with Tribal Governments and tribal
culture is recommended.
- Must have
excellent grant/report writing, general written and verbal communication
skills and an ability to work well with other professionals and members of
the community.
- Must
have valid driver’s license, clean driving record and be insurable.
American Indian Hiring Preference Will Apply
Please submit a
resume with 3 references to:
Sandra Berthelsen,
Executive Office Manager
Upper Sioux Community
Board of Trustees
P.O. Box 147
Granite
Falls, MN 56241
