Air Quality & Pesticides Program Coordinator

Summary

This is a full-time, grant-funded position (40 hours per week). Under the guidance of the EPO Director, the Air Quality & Pesticides Program Coordinator will oversee air quality monitoring and pesticides compliance monitoring on Cocopah tribal lands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Implement the tribe’s air quality monitoring and pesticides program.

·        Manage the operation of all air quality monitors on tribal lands.

·        Complete monitor inspection, maintenance, and calibration according to the program’s Standard Operation Procedures.

·        Complete data management and validation requirements as detailed in the program’s Quality Assurance Project Plan.

·        Coordinate dissemination of results to the Tribal Council and the community.

·        Research and be aware of local and regional air quality issues.

·        Update the tribe’s emissions inventory report as recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency.

·        Provide indoor and outdoor air quality education and outreach to the tribal community.

·        Communicate with EPA regional personnel on air quality issues and resources for program development.

·        Respond to community concerns and inquiries on air quality.

·        Monitor agricultural activity and pesticide applications on tribal lands.

·        Ensure that all pesticide use on the Cocopah Reservation complies with applicable tribal ordinances and federal regulations.

·        Complete pesticide inspection reporting.

·        Prepare and submit quarterly grant reporting to the EPA.

·        Assist in developing funding applications to support the tribal air quality and pesticide programs.

·        Submit a monthly report to the EPO Director.

·        Attend in-person and virtual trainings for skill development.

·        Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Knowledge of the Clean Air Act (CAA), including the major goals, programs, and requirements of the CAA.

·        General knowledge of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

·        Must have working knowledge of computers and programs (Windows, Microsoft Office programs, Zoom).

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

·        Desire to understand the Cocopah environment.

·        Willing to work both in the office and the field under all weather conditions.

·        Ability to help develop written reports, assessments, and documents.

·        Bilingual preferred but not required.

Qualifications

·        Testing may be required.

·        Must have a valid driver’s license

·        Must be able to pass DPS/FBI Fingerprint background check.

Education and/or Experience

·        An associate’s degree in environmental science or a related physical science is preferred. Completion of trade school, professional or technical certification, or specialized training. 2 years work experience in the related field

NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS.