Freelance Water Data Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for maintaining organization of all aspects of the Choctaw Nation's Research and Data Acquisition program in the Office of Water Resource Management. Collects and analyses all field and sampling data to develop statistical trend models of water quality and watershed basin impairments aimed at assisting decision makers implement Water Settlement Agreement provisions.  You will report to the Water Data Acquisition Analyst.

Regular/Full Time, 100% onsite

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 

Primary Tasks:

1. Maintains all Research and Data Acquisition inventory and scientific data lists, reports, and records. 
2. Responsible for collecting and analyzing data and assisting with the implementation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) 106 grant, Tribal Rotating Basins QAPP, and other grant program provisions as assigned. 
3. You will maintains all office data, assists in the maintenance and analysis of statistical water and watershed models that demonstrate data trends, and provides unbiased results to leadership to support Water Settlement Agreement implementation strategies.
4. Support the direct supervisor to identify and quantify potential impacts at monitoring sites using field reconnaissance, satellite imagery, and statistical trend prediction methodologies.
5. Responsible for maintaining records regarding calibration of equipment, report submittals, documentation of activities, troubleshooting, sampling, laboratory, and field data collection and associated equipment. 
6. You will review and determine other federal and state programs that can be implemented in Choctaw Nation Reservation to improve water sources and the long-term sustainability of those resources; assist in the development of CWA 319 program for implementation within the Choctaw Nation reservation.
7. Assist in the development of recommendations for remediation and corrective actions and best management practices; develop education and outreach materials and presentations of the benefits of best management practices for a wide range of stakeholders.
8. Analyze and report data into national and tribal databases as required by EPA, the Tribe, and quality assurance documents' guidelines. 
9. You will assist with the compilation of quarterly progress reports. Assist with the completion of progress reporting documents, review of monthly financial reports, and assist in monitoring and oversight of the CWA, and other grant budgets. 
10. Assist in finding grant funding opportunities, development of grant narratives, maintain and revise grant objectives, work plans, budgets and action items. 

11. Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a science related field; or 4 years in scientific data management in lieu of education. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and detailed-orientated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of grant acquisition, and management
• Knowledge of GIS software capabilities 
• Two (2) years of related work in the environmental field, including: research compilation, data analysis, project management, drafting technical and nontechnical reports

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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