About this role
Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!
Hours: Full-time, salaried, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Depends on experience
Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position
Location: This position is based in Seldovia, Alaska.
What You'll Do:
• Ensure Seldovia Village Tribe’s Environmental Department goals and objectives are met. Under the direct supervision of the President/CEO, this position carries out project planning, department supervision, grant management and other activities related to program objectives.
• Oversee specific grants and programs within the Environmental Department such as:
• Jakolof Watershed Coho Project
• Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling
• Recycling
• Road Dust Monitoring/indoor air monitoring
• Home drinking water sampling
• Indian General Assistance Program
• Sockeye Salmon/Dolly Varden Trout Fish Tissue Sampling Project
• Clam Project
• Network Node
• Museum program and Project oversite through BIA, IMLS, NPS, and other grants that pertain to the everyday operation of the museum.
• Assist in projects as they arise or as directed by President/CEO
• Coordinate with multiple agencies to serve as a Tribal representative and as a resource to the Tribe in their development of effective village environmental programs
• Research, prepare, and present effective outreach and public education campaigns of environmental programs and issues to Tribal members, Tribal Council, community schools, and the public.
• Work with Grant Writer to find and write grants to fund projects from our EPA Tribal Environmental Plan (ETEP).
• Address environmental threats, issues, and/or events as needed, such as animal recoveries or contamination.
• Attend trainings, workshops, and meetings relevant to the Environmental Program
• Maintain accurate records to document all activities in compliance with grant, local, state, and federal requirements.
• General supervision of staff including but not limited to timesheet approval, scheduling, coordinating with Human Resources for staffing needs, performance evaluations, and improvement plans.
• Interdepartmental collaboration with Prevention Program on Culture Camp programming.
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by CEO.
• Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.
What You'll Need:
• Must have an interest in, knowledge of, and respect for Alaska Native lifestyles and culture.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and understand grants and their requirements.
• Excellent data collection and data management skills – ability to turn raw data into manageable formats for reporting, such as graphs and charts, to be presented to conferences, environmental agencies, Tribal Council, etc.
• Excellent report writing skills - must be able to analyze collected data and accomplishments to create reports for grantors, the Tribal Council, and the community.
• Excellent presentation skills – must be able to both create and present information on projects, as well as community educational outreach.
• Excellent time management skills – must be able to work on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently, be self motivated
• Must be able to motivate and inspire staff to reach goals and objectives of department and organization
• Problem solving skills – must be able to evaluate progress and make adjustments when and where necessary to attain goals.
• Demonstrated maturity, dependability, judgment, and empathy in carrying out scope of work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to present oneself professionally and work pleasantly with other agencies and the general public on behalf of Seldovia Village Tribe.
• Must be able and allowed to work with children
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.
What You'll Get:
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year
• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)
• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.
• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K. This benefit starts the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Long term disability insurance
• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.
• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!
About Us:
Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. DOE