Job Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Coordinate environmental review activities and independently perform environmental compliance work to support the Tribe's environmental protection and resource management goals. Ensure assigned projects comply with applicable tribal, federal, and environmental requirements. You will report directly to the Director of Environmental.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Primary Tasks:

1. Conduct environmental reviews, assessments, and permitting activities for assigned projects.
2. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, tribal, and TEPA requirements through inspections, monitoring, and documentation activities.
3. Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, mitigation measures, and regulatory documentation.
4. Coordinate with tribal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding assigned environmental projects.
5. Conduct environmental sampling, inspections, investigations, and monitoring activities.
6. Provide environmental guidance and technical assistance to internal stakeholders.
7. Collect, analyze, validate, and report environmental data in accordance with quality assurance standards.
8. Maintain accurate environmental records, compliance files, permits, and documentation.
9. Assist with grant reporting, program tracking, public outreach, and environmental training activities.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Relevant environmental certification(s) or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Experience supporting or leading NEPA environmental review processes, including assessments, inspections, and permitting activities
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or training staff
• Experience with grant-funded programs, environmental reporting, or regulatory compliance activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory programs, or related field

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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