Water Resource Planner

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Develop watershed-based planning documents, drought management strategies, technical analyses, and policy support materials to advance sustainable water resource management and assist with implementation of applicable water law, regulatory requirements, and the federally recognized Water Settlement Agreement to which the Choctaw Nation is a party. You will report to the Water Resources Planner.

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

Primary Tasks:
1. You will conduct data recruitment, identify sustainable pathways for water related deficiencies; develop comprehensive analyses to establish a framework for implementation of suggested actions to assist stakeholders in sustainable management of water resources; identify grant opportunities for environmental sustainability and improvement.
2. Interpret technical and non-technical reports to efficiently develop water resource planning documents and present findings to leadership and other stakeholders.
3. Develop long-term planning documents, water source supply plans, and concise technical and non-technical documents and present findings to stakeholders.
4. Cultivate and maintain professional working relationships and partnerships with state and federal agencies and local organizations to understand community, environmental, and economic needs including data analysis, report development, and action items for sustainability.
5. You will assess local resource needs that could provide a higher quality of life to all tribal and non-tribal citizens.
6. Collaborate with project managers to coordinate funding and grant opportunities related to water planning.
7. Attend/participate in networking and conference opportunities to increase knowledge of current best practice regarding the treatment and solutions for environmental issues.
8. Provide presentations to stakeholders at different environmental and economic platforms.
9. You will provide outreach to communities regarding multiple environmental, economic, rural and urban development benefits under the Water Settlement Agreement.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree and 2 years of relevant experience or;

• 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of education

• Ability to identify data gaps, conduct analyses, and compose comprehensive documents.

• Experience with scientific protocols, scientific reports, public speaking, gap identification, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, urban/city planning, public works, resource assessment and planning, and water resource planning, data analysis, and technical report development.

• Knowledge of federal and state water law, policies, and regulations