Job Purpose or Objective(s):  As the Environmental Specialist 1, you will be responsible for monitoring the environment, identifying environmental issues, and recommending solutions to enhance the lives of those who live within the Choctaw Nation. You will report to the Environmental Compliance Officer/ Director. 

Location: Durant

Schedule: Regular/Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay Range: $67K-$84K

Primary Tasks:

1.       Assure compliance with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations for Choctaw Nation facilities by leading a team or an associate with scheduling, conducting, inspections based on previously established programs.

2.       Complete and train Environmental Coordinators on reviews and assessments. 

3.       Assist tribal departments and communities with environmental compliance standards by training and performing inspections under senior Environmental Specialist guidance.

4.       Responsible for certifying all environmental requirements have been followed in accordance with appropriate State, Federal and Tribal guidelines/regulations.

5.       Assist with the development of, maintain, and implement EPS programs and policies by providing expert opinions and information to departmental policy writers.

6.       Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of environmental law.

7.       Present internal programs and progress at professional conferences & seminars.

8.       Assist with communication with federal, state, and local agencies via telephone, email or in person to resolve questions, concerns, and requirements.

9.       Assist permit writers with permit applications and submissions by gathering pertinent information.

10.   You will perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in a science related field, or 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of education.

·         Knowledge of environmental law, policies, and practices

·         Environmental Certifications required (UST, LBP, asbestos, mold, SDWA)

·         Strong organizational and research abilities.

·         Ability to work solo as a collaborative team member along with the ability to organize, prioritize, and document.

·          Seven (7) years of experience.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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