Description
We are currently looking for a Full Time Water Resources Planner to join our Water Resources Team team located at the Abbott Miller Bldg working .
Summary:
This position is responsible for supporting the development of strategic plans and program documents to ensure that the Chickasaw Nation builds, sustains and improves the capability to implement CN water policy and planning initiatives. Work with CN Water Policy and Planning team on the design of technical research projects, development of water management plans, community stakeholder engagement initiatives, and intergovernmental cooperation. Develop grant applications for the support of CN Water Policy and Planning work.
Responsibilities:
* Provides first class customer service – courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
– Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
– Greets and engages with a smile
– Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
– Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
– Maintains and promotes professionalism
– Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
– Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Ensures employees and resources complete assigned training and development
* May attend relevant national, regional and local meetings
* Prepares daily reports
* Prepares weekly reports
* Prepares monthly reports
* Prepares quarterly reports
* Prepares annual reports
* Maintains master list of available water resources available within the territory
* Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of existing operations and implements improvements in water planning
* Assist with the development of proposals for the building necessary and appropriate for the full implementation of water policies and planning work
* Apply for local, state, and federal grants available for water management programs
* Conduct independent research for water planning
* Analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations
* Assists in the development and progress of goals and objectives
* Acts as liaison between internal and/or external individuals and/or groups
* Completes complex projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and making adjustments as needed
* Develop, maintain and direct the efforts of the Chickasaw Nation to ensure compliance with standards and elements of performance for water planning. Continuously review and request updates to ensure compliance with applicable standards and agreements. Conducts a review process on an annual basis.
* Assist in creating standard operating procedures and policies
* Assists with development, maintenance, and implementation of uniform practices and procedures relating to Chickasaw Nation water policy and planning work
* Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and using discretion and discernment
* Operate standard and automatic vehicles
* Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
* Must be detail-oriented
* Must be self-motivated
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Learn and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Freedom of Information Act, Compliance Standards, Joint Commission Accreditation, and other various regulations
* Knowledge of all pertinent federal, tribal and state laws, regulations and compliance requirements
* Knowledge of general office budgeting practices
* Ability to multitask
* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
* Filing skills
* Define problems, collect data and establish facts
* Works well within a team
* Organizational and time-management
* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
* Keeps written records
* Prepares role specific reports
Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Essential:
* Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in hydrology, environmental, natural resources or related field of science. · Prior training or at least three years of prior experience in the following areas preferred: water planning, hydrology, · Knowledge of all applicable requirements regarding water management plans and programs.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver’s License
* Gaming license or permit as required by assigned position
Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* Organized
* Team-oriented
* Computers, printers, phones
* Communications phone, computer
* Communications written, verbal
* Communication with groups
* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Use computer up to 75% of shift
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Operate normal office equipment
* Non strenuous work
* May work day shift
* Must be flexible with work schedule
* Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
