Senior Environmental Specialist - 242074 - Window Rock, AZ

Applicants must submit transcripts, degrees, certificates, and/or other required documentation with the employment application to receive full credit. The Navajo Nation provides preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act and Veterans' Preference.

• Department: Waste Regulatory Compliance Department
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sensitive Position: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a project manager and subject matter expert on complex environmental issues, particularly current or potential Brownfield sites that may impact the quality of water, air, and land within the Navajo Nation.

• Manages and coordinates Brownfield assessment and remediation projects in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navajo EPA, contractors, and other federal, tribal, and local stakeholders.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents technical reports, briefings, and presentations related to Brownfield investigations, site assessments, and remediation activities.
• Serves as a technical advisor and lead on Tribal and federal environmental regulations related to the protection of human health and the environment on Navajo Nation lands.
• Conducts on-site inspections; collects, evaluates, and analyzes technical and environmental data; and develops recommendations for remediation strategies and enforcement actions under the Navajo Nation Comprehensive Environmental Response, Liability, and Enforcement Act (NNCERLA).
• Oversees and manages multiple grants, including financial tracking, compliance with work plans, and contractor oversight for environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Participates in the development, review, and implementation of legislation, regulations, and policies related to environmental protection.
• Prepares and submits weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to Navajo EPA and the U.S. EPA, as required.
• Represents Navajo EPA at public meetings, community outreach events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field; and Four (4) years of professional experience working with environmental programs and/or projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A favorable background investigation.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

• Brownfields programs and applicable federal, state, and Tribal environmental laws and regulations (preferred).
• OSHA 29 CFR HAZWOPER) standards (preferred).

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with government agencies, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Managing projects, grants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and technically sound reports and presentations.
• Using Microsoft Office and related software applications.

Ability to:

• Conduct formal presentations in public and community settings (preferred).
• Apply technical and scientific knowledge to complex environmental problems and develop effective solutions.
• Work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Perform fieldwork in remote locations and rough terrain.
• Participate in a medical monitoring program and safely wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators.

Additional Attributes:

• Leadership experience in project management or field operations preferred.
• Navajo language proficiency preferred.