Environmental Specialist

Division: Health Services, A/CDP Prevention

Job Code: 19-2041

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Deadline: Kenténha/October 9, 2015

Description of Position: Responsible for the oversight and review of Alcoa’s remedial activities on the Grasse and St. Lawrence Rivers. These include review of technical documents, attendance at meetings with USEPA, ALCOA, Tribal Council, consultants and community members. Also oversee remedial activities at the former Reynolds Metals (now Alcoa West) site. Direct our technical consultant.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a background in environmental studies or a related science field. Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or environmental studies is preferred. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. They must be familiar with the Akwesasne Mohawk community. Subject to the Fleet policy.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: [email protected] or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require candidates to successfully pass background check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.