NORTHERN ARAPAHO TRIBE

NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                                        NANRO Brownfields Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                              Natural Resource Office

ACCOUNTABLE TO:                     NANRO Director

CLASSIFICATION:                        Permanent Full-Time, subject to available EPA funding

SALARY:  DOE

OPENING DATE:     October 19, 2026      CLOSING DATE:  October 30, 2026

SUMMARY OF WORK:

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing the Tribe’s Brownfields Program.  Pursuant to 40CFR 128(a) Comprehensive Emergency Response Compensatory Liability Act (CERCLA), tribes must:  Establish a public record, develop a timely survey and inventory of Brownfield sites, develop oversight and enforcement programs, and develop and implement public participation procedures.  Collect physical, chemical, and biological data.  Conducts environmental studies to determine if the quality of the environment has been negatively impacted by human activities.  Takes steps to rectify environmental impacts through the development and implementation of regulations to protect the environment.  Develop and revise essential management plans, codes, standards, and ordinances, which relate to environmental protection.  Responsible for creating partnerships with other tribal entities to further produce successful economic redevelopment of aesthetics of Tribe.  Protects communities by enforcement of tribal regulations regarding environmental quality.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Nature of Work, Job Environment, & Hazards:  This position performs duties in the field and in the office, including training and attendance of workshops as schedule permits.  Some work outside of normal working hours may be required.  Position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, exposing employee to all types of weather conditions.  Position requires working in various types of terrain, including steep slopes, wetlands, and flowing water.  There is potential to visit work sites that may contain hazardous substances/contaminants.  There is a possibility of dealing with physical and verbal confrontations with members of the public.  This position requires frequent use of motor vehicles.  Due to the nature of work, job environment, and hazards entailed in this job, there can be a possibility of accidents, and various medical emergencies.

Personal Contacts:  Contacts include the general public, tribal employees, tribal environmental personnel from across the country; U.S. EPA staff from operation, regional, and headquarters level; federal employees including BIA, USFWS, BOR, BLM, IHS, US ACOE, USGS; state government employees, elected officials, local elected officials, and employees including county and city governments; staff from environmental organizations, school personnel, school students, and contractors to the Natural Resource Office.

Supervision Received:  Supervision in performance of duties will be provided by the NANRO Director.  Workplan deliverables, negotiated with the EPA project officer, guide the activities of the Brownfields Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised:  Incumbent will oversee Brownfield Site Assessment and Cleanup Contractors

Essential Functions:  Performs duties that require the ability to direct staff, write detailed reports and proposals, coordinate program activities, provide technical assistance, communicate effectively, calculate, and make decisions.

AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

1. Develops and implements the Brownfields Program. Ensures documentation requirements are met including Quality Assurance / Quality Control approval, Standard Operating Procedures, and assessment documentation.

1. Designs and plans monitoring and abatement plans for Brownfield sites in compliance with Federal EPA Brownfield statutory language.

1. Prepares annual grant proposals and workplans for continuation of funding.

1. Drafting and directing the implementation of regulations.

1. Assist and make recommendations to the tribal administration on issues affecting the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

1. Participate in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tribal and Regional Operations Committee (TOC/ROC) functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge:  First, this position requires knowledge of applicable federal, state, local and tribal regulations related to the environment and/or the protection of the environment. In addition, knowledge of Quality Assurance/Quality Control Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures are required.  Second, requires knowledge of budgeting requirements for both tribal and federal programs regarding allowable costs and expenditures; Includes projections and workplan development for one-to-three-year projects using guidance applicable for the Brownfields program.  Third, requires knowledge of tribal, state, and federal procedures for regulation approval, cooperative agreement processes, and other administrative procedures for program development.  Fourth, requires knowledge of the tribe’s personnel policies and procedures for the supervision of tribal employees. Fifth, must have knowledge of
GPS (Geographic Information System) and operation.

Skills:  This position requires skills in coordination of activities, implementation of procedures, and program management.  Additionally, computer skills and literacy are required.

Abilities:  This position requires technical writing skills, for the development of program documents, workplans, proposals, and regulations.  Must have the ability to organize, survey, and develop programs, proposals, workplans, and regulations.  Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties.  Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs assigned duties.
• Performs quality management of projects.
• Effectively coordinates assigned projects.
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports, workplans, and proposals.
• Has met annual workplan and grant requirements.
• Observes work hours.
• Demonstrates punctuality.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors,

and the public.

• Adheres to standards of safety.
• Adheres to standards of confidentiality.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a field related to the Environmental or Natural Sciences and/or Business Management. An equivalent combination of education and experience is defined as having an Associate of Arts Degree and a minimum of 4 years in the field of environmental science or a related field.  This equivalent must entail experience related specifically to program management.