Associate Program Coordinator Jobs in Durant, OK

Job Purpose or Objective(s): You will implement Choctaw Nation's environmental programs for all tribal facilities, fee and trust lands. You will report to the Environmental Assessment Officer.
Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm | Hybrid work is a possibility after the first 90 days
Primary Tasks:
1. You will assure compliance with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations for Choctaw Nation facilities by scheduling, conducting, documenting, and following up on sample collections, inspections, and walk throughs.
2. You will complete and train Environmental Coordinators on reviews and assessments. Assist Environmental Specialist and Officers with maintaining review and assessments programs.
3. You will respond to Choctaw Nation internal requests for environmental related assistance.
4. You will train site staff on responsibilities associated with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations.
5. You will maintain necessary technical and assessment certifications to conduct assigned tasks, i.e. sample soil, groundwater, surface water, and other media and subsequently analyze the data.
6. You will maintain Choctaw Nation environmental policies.
7. You will implement environmental policies and best management practices.
8. You will mentor Environmental Coordinators and Technicians. Ensure all data and documents submitted by lower-level coordinators and technicians meet Federal guidelines before signing off and submission.
9. You will submit quarterly progress reports to EPA Project Officer. Complete status and progress reporting documents per program goals. Maintain monthly financial reports and maintain budget spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets). Maintain and revise grant objectives and budget and monitor line-item fluctuations to complete funding obligations.
10. Other tasks as assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently or in a group and manage priorities with direct supervision and input from manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 5 years of related work in the environmental field
Responsibilities
1. You will assure compliance with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations for Choctaw Nation facilities by scheduling, conducting, documenting, and following up on sample collections, inspections, and walk throughs.2. You will complete and train Environmental Coordinators on reviews and assessments. Assist Environmental Specialist and Officers with maintaining review and assessments programs.3. You will respond to Choctaw Nation internal requests for environmental related assistance.4. You will train site staff on responsibilities associated with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations.5. You will maintain necessary technical and laboratory certifications to conduct assigned tasks. Analyze data.6. You will maintain Choctaw Nation environmental policies. 7. You will implement environmental policies and best management practices.8. You will mentor Environmental Coordinators and Technicians. Ensure all data and documents submitted by lower-level coordinators and technicians meet Federal guidelines before signing off and submission.9. You will submit quarterly progress reports to EPA Project Officer. Complete status and progress reporting documents per program goals. Maintain monthly financial reports and maintain budget spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets). Maintain and revise grant objectives and budget and monitor line-item fluctuations to complete funding obligations.10. Other tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently or in a group and manage priorities with direct supervision and input from manager.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• 5 years of related work in the environmental field
About Us
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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