Environmental Policy Analyst

DEPARTMENT : Natural Cultural Resources-Treaty Rights and Governmental Affairs

JOB SUMMARY:  Environmental Policy Analyst will provide leadership and policy support for the Treaty Rights and Government Affairs Department concerning a wide array of complex cultural and environmental issues of concern to the Tribe, and formally represent the Tribes in high level forums. The position will be responsible for assessing and determining what gaps exist, and what policies, programs, strategic plans and agreements are needed to support the Tribes’ treaty-reserved rights over the near and long-term, and present recommendations to tribal leaders. Will require innovation, diplomacy, problem-solving and knowledge of multiple fields to be successful. Responsible for envisioning, leading, planning, drafting, negotiating, defending, collaborating with other tribal departments (including Legal), other tribes, state and federal agency leadership and elected officials, non-governmental organizations, and state and federal legislative bodies, in order to create and execute programs, strategic plans and policies. Shall also monitor and respond on behalf of Tulalip, to proposed agency actions, external federal and state and local government legislative and policy actions. Will coordinate development of regional and statewide agreements with agency and other organizations. The position must be self-motivated, able to work very independently, work collaboratively and diplomatically, and regularly report to the Senior Environmental Policy Analyst in Treaty Rights and Government Affairs, and as directed, to the Executive Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Tulalip Board of Directors.

COMPENSATION: $41.06 hr *Applicant may be offered more depending on experience.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Environmental Policy, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management, Policy, and/or Planning; or Law degree in Environmental Policy or related field.

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years’ experience in natural and cultural resources policy, planning and management.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES

WA State Driver’s License
Personal Automobile Insurance
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a regular Full-Time position.

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