Job Opportunity: Regional Tribal Climate Resilience Coordinator

The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs is hiring a Regional Tribal Climate Resilience Coordinator in several locations, including to support activities in the Eastern Region.

Application Deadline: December 6, 2022 | 11:59PM ET

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference.

Locations:

• Anchorage, AK
• Des Moines, IA
• Sault Ste. Marie, MI
• Minneapolis, MN
• Belcourt, ND
• Aberdeen, SD
• Nashville, TN
• Ashland County, WI
• Remote Eligible: Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, or Wisconsin

Duties:

• Identifies program needs and challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues.
• Stays abreast of Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and federal policies, and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities, and intent.
• Communicates directly with the Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience to provide regular updates and assist the Branch with meeting Program requirements. Participates on collaboration efforts and planning documents as directed.
• Interfaces with Tribal, Federal and State agencies to identify resources and services to promote Tribal Climate Resilience.
• Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., youth programs, water bureaus, Climate Adaptation Science Centers, and State planning efforts to facilitate a team approach in bolstering Tribal Climate Resilience.
• Serves as the Awarding Official Technical Representative on P.L. 93-638 Contracts and Compacts for Tribal awards stemming from the BIA Tribal Climate Resilience funding.
• Tracks project status and ensures collection of data, narrative and financial reporting and serving as contract monitor.
• Conducts or assists in the performance of BIA Tribal Climate Resilience program reviews and proposal reviews.
• Evaluate compliance with policies, objectives and standards, overall effectiveness of projects. Provides technical assistance in the solution of specific local, regional or national problems.

Basic Requirements:

• Degree: Environmental science, earth science, biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.