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The Tribal TAB Project Manager oversees the design and delivery of technical assistance services to Tribal Nations and entities nationwide who are revitalizing their communities by redeveloping environmentally distressed properties known as brownfields, via the Center's Tribal Technical Assistance to Brownfields (Tribal TAB) Program. Works closely with Tribal TAB Program directors and other program staff to implement plans and facilitate strategies for technical assistance services, including: i) capacity building activities and tools, ii) educational programming, iii) one-on-one work with communities, and iv) evaluation of community- and program-level accomplishments. This position will organize, plan, and lead technical assistance for the Tribal TAB program, in addition to other general programmatic assistance including, but not limited to refining project plans and timelines; managing project-level budgets; and managing relationships with external partners. This position also serves the larger purpose of the Center, which is to conduct research, education, and service pertaining to environmental topics, where a reputable, neutral organization is needed to develop technically sound, consensus-based solutions for diverse groups of stakeholders.

The Center for Hazardous Substance Research (CHSR) was established in 1989 and is part of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University. The purpose of the center is to conduct research, education, and service pertaining to environmental topics, where a reputable, neutral organization is needed to develop technically sound, consensus-based solutions for diverse groups of stakeholders.
Topics of research and other activities include sustainability; environmental assessments and remediation; technical assistance to communities, defense agencies and other organizations; and international programs. Environmental assessment work involves proposed nonlethal defense technologies, and software tools for environmental decision making. Remediation research has focused on contaminated soil and water from agriculture, forestry, mining, and mineral processing, and other industrial activities. Service activities include providing free technical assistance to citizens and other stakeholders who are providing input on cleanup and re-use ofEPASuperfund, Brownfield, tribal and other types of sites.
Please see the KSU TAB, Tribal TAB, and CHSR websites for more information about our work.

This position is Hybrid and/or Remote eligible. An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.Review K-State's remote work policy details for more information.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US EPA 128a Tribal Response Program experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a planning, science, engineering, social work, environmental health field or educational equivalency.
• Experience managing Tribal Response Programs or other Tribal environmental programs.
• Experience with any of the following in a local government / tribal brownfields context: redevelopment planning, preparing environmental reports (such as Phase I and II ESAs), grant writing, community involvement, and economic development.
• M.S. Degree and/or experience directly related to the described employment responsibilities.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest/cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Applications close on: August 22, 2026

$61,591 - $98,555 annual salary