Director for Department of Environment and Natural Resources

About the job Director for Department of Environment and Natural Resources


Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Governor, plans, organizes and directs all functions required to protect, preserve and enhance the natural living environment and resources of Nam be Pueblo.

Ensures compliance with all tribal, federal, state, county, or other regulatory agency laws,

ordinances, codes and regulations.

Tit is list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of tlte tasks performed by tit is position and is

not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with tribal leaders, community members, and staff to identify resource management and environmental

protection issues; develops and implements appropriate management strategies as approved by Tribal Council.

Develops and implements strategic plans for Natural Resources.

Establishes, implements, and communicates management and environmental protection goals, objectives, policies

and procedures in accordance with strategic plans.

Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and

disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning,

monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering opinions; integrating functional objectives;

providing and participating in educational opportunities.

Contributes to departmental effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term issues and goals that must be

addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of

action; implementing directives.

Assures effective and efficient implementation of grant monies and assures program compliance with policies and

regulations imposed by funding sources.

Encourages a positive working relationship between departments, and the community at large within the Pueblo.

Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of executive

management team; integrating objectives with other functions; accomplishing related results as needed.

Achieves financial objectives by exercising control and implementation over the budgetary processes of all natural

resources areas; tracks expenditures to ensure compliance on grants and contracts.

Coordinates and negotiates with federal and state agencies on restoration projects and contracts; works with

congressional delegation regarding priority legislative issues affecting the Pueblo.

Serves as a liaison with districts, local agencies, other agencies and departments working with the Pueblo; represents

the Pueblo's interests when interacting with federal agencies and regional entities.

Manages and coordinates the environmental surveillance program of the Department of Environment and Natural

Resources including Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Illegal Dumps and Surface Water Quality.

Oversees and participates in environmental sampling, monitoring and/or data collection activities for air, soil and

water quality, and waste programs in accordance with accepted procedures as identified in the Quality Assurance

Project Plan and other federal and tribal guidelines.

Prepares and presents reports on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations to the Governor,

Tribal Council, Tribal Administration, or required personnel; prepares tribal council resolutions.

Secures additional funding for the continuation and expansion of program services.

Develops and implements public information and education programs regarding natural resources programs.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops,

classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional

societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Oualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field plus

management experience administering natural resources programs, required. Master's degree and

EPA certification preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's license.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screen and

background investigation. Native American preference will be given.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

Knowledge of corporate and/or governmental management, operations, finance and accounting.

Knowledge of local and regional environmental and natural resource management issues.

Knowledge of tribal sovereignty issues.

Knowledge and ability to efficiently and effectively develop, manage and monitor grant funds, as well as, program

budgets.

Knowledge of budget preparation and grant/proposal writing.

Knowledge of tribal, federal, and state accounting, purchasing and auditing policies and procedures.

Knowledge of statistical compilation and analyses.

Skill in problem solving, human relations, and time management.

Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows

environment.

Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to community issues and concerns.

Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural

backgrounds.

Ability to interpret contracts, rules and policies.

Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must

occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Work in the field is

required where exposure to natural weather conditions and various dusts may occur while performing

outdoor duties. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground. Situations where

safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, or protective face shields are needed may occur. Tight time

constraints and multiple demands are common. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Travel

in and out of state is required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their application and resume online through the Valliant Consulting

Group job board page at

Indian Preference: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of Native American decent.