ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

General Summary: Under the supervision of the Secretary of the Interior, the Environmental Director, and the Environmental Specialist Il; the Environmental Specialist I will conduct Environmental Reviews and perform Lead Based Paint testing for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the MCN Housing Division. Inspect and write reports on New Construction and modernization sites/projects for single and multiple family dwellings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Must be able to read and locate legal descriptions and plat sites using state, county, tribal, city, and USGS topographic and FEMA maps. Must be able to locate physical sites and give accurate directions to sites.

2. Inspect sites for all environmental issues including floodplains, railroads, noise levels, soils, water and accessibility for new construction, and renovations. 

3. Prepare and submit reports on all sites inspected and tested for review by the Environmental Services Department Director.

4. Must be able to use Word, and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro along with the Mapping software.

5. Be able to take soil, water, air, mold, asbestos, and methamphetamine samples. Maintain field equipment in good working order.

6. Participate in Recycling events as requested.

7. Perform other duties as required. Other duties may include assignments in job classifications other than listed.

Minimum Requirements: Associates Degree from a two-year college or university and a minimum of 3 years related work experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:  Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and 1 to 3 years experience with the EPA, ODEQ or other related Federal Government or Tribal Agency.