Senior Natural Resource Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support to Government regarding natural resource issues related to the development of renewable energy resources and furnishes guidance in the conservation and development of these resources.
• Provides technical advice and support to the Government for tribal renewable energy development programs. Evaluates the environmental impact of planned projects, and advises on project environmental review components, timelines, and mitigation measures.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to analyze renewable energy projects and determine the environmental impact of the projects in the various development scenarios.
• Ability to propose mitigation measures a tribe could utilize to minimize project impacts.
• Knowledge in the environmental permitting and regulations that govern tribal energy and/or mineral projects.
• The Government will provide additional specific knowledge and skills required on an as-needed basis to ensure the Contractor can successfully fill positions in this labor category.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Analysis of Data
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
  
  

Education And Experience

• A B.S. degree in a natural resource related field is required, Masters preferred.
• 6–8 years of progressively responsible experience in natural resource management or a related field is required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIROMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

TRAVEL

25% travel or less is expected for this position.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary in emergency situations.

SECURITY CLEARENCE

Public Trust clearance required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Clearance/License Requirements

• A Public Trust clearance is required for this position. A minimum background investigation (NACI) is required for access to DOI facilities and information systems.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company insurance program.
  
  

Our Values: Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence

AAP/EEO Statement Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.