Environmental Technician I

The Environmental Technician I assists with the implementation of Tribal Environmental Programs in the areas of native plant surveys and assessments, native plant and native food propagation, wildlife and habitat restoration, water sampling, air quality monitoring, zero waste, hazardous waste, and community education and outreach.

• Assists in preparing summary reports documenting data and activities performed in field surveys/assessments.
• Assists in conducting field surveys and assessments including water resource sampling, biological sampling, air monitoring, zero waste, and hazardous waste in accordance with grant and tribally funded programs.
• Provides education and outreach on environmental programs to community members.
• Assists with recording air monitoring data and providing technical support on air monitors.
• Assists with creating GIS mapping inventories for environmental programs.
• Assists in zero waste and hazardous waste activities such as reservation clean ups.
• Assists with gathering of seeds and propagation of seeds for Tribal nursery.
• Assists with development of habitat restoration plans and invasive species mitigation plans.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience in environmental field work and surveys is required.
• One year of experience in nursery and plant management and propagation is required.
• Intermediate computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Data Gathering and Analytics: Collecting, consolidating, and using relevant information; recognizing important information; tracing possible causes of problems, and searching for practical data/solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses in order to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.
• Stress Tolerance: Performing well when faced with pressure due to time frame, workload, adversity, disappointment, or opposition.