Water Resources Program Manager

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JOB TITLE: Water Resources Program Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Water Resources Program Manager will work 40 hours per week in the Big Valley Environmental Protection Department under the supervision of the Tribal Environmental Director. This position is responsible for helping strengthen and develop the Water Program at Big Valley, craft responses to county and state agencies that impact the Tribe’s water quality and protect the Tribe’s waters and resources. This position will periodically require supervision of temporary staff and will be considered an exempt employee.

The Water Resources Program Manager will be required to fulfill tasks under any grants that are associated with water quality, water monitoring and water implementation projects.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience with Tribal water programs in a managerial capacity
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and online research
• Ability to operate Tribal monitoring equipment (boats, Hydrolab, Hach Spectrophotometer, Mercury Analyzer, GPS)
• High School diploma, college diploma with a science degree is preferred
• Ability to travel periodically to local, regional and out of state trainings and meetings
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Valid California Drivers License
• Willing to submit to and pass drug tests

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. Please submit resume of education, work experience and job skills, along with cover letter, to Sarah Ryan, Environmental Director at Big Valley Rancheria. Mailing address: 2726 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport, CA 95453. Email: sryan@big-valley.net Fax: 707-263-6227. Please make mention of your abilities to complete the tasks listed in this job description. Position will be open until filled. Salary is dependent on experience. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurances and 401K with up to 3% match from the Tribe. Paid time off in first year is 10 days, accrued at each pay period.