The Environmental Technician I assists with the implementation of Tribal Environmental Programs in the areas of native plant surveys and assessments, tribal nursery operations, wildlife and habitat restoration, wetland assessments, water quality monitoring, air quality monitoring, solid waste management, and community education and outreach.

• Assists in conducting field work including water resource sampling and monitoring, air quality monitoring, wetland assessments, habitat restoration, and solid waste management in accordance with grant and tribally funded programs.
• Assists in sampling collection, including documenting data from activities performed during field surveys/assessments.
• Assists with education and outreach on environmental programs to community and public.
• Assists with solid waste management activities such as reservation and creek clean ups, e-waste and hazardous waste collection, and zero waste.
• Assists with seed collection and propagation at Tribal plant nursery.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management is highly desired, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• One year of experience in environmental field work and surveys is required.
• One year of experience in nursery and plant management and propagation is highly desired.
• Intermediate computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours for events, as needed.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Data Gathering and Analytics: Collecting, consolidating, and using relevant information; recognizing important information; tracing possible causes of problems, and searching for practical data/solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses in order to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.
• Stress Tolerance: Performing well when faced with pressure due to time frame, workload, adversity, disappointment, or opposition.