Contaminated Sites Coordinator

Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

BBNA seeks a Contaminated Sites Coordinator to drive the Brownfields program in Dillingham and surrounding communities. You will coordinate with tribal, local government, and state agencies to assess sites, create inventories, and prioritize cleanup and redevelopment opportunities.

The role requires travel across Alaska and strong writing, documentation, and project-management skills. Part-time position with a wage range aligned to local norms; reports to Environmental Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences preferred.
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate with agencies.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and catalog potential Brownfield sites from tribal sources.
• Develop a regional Brownfield site inventory and database.
• Coordinate with villages to input data into state databases.
• Assist ADEC/EPA with site assessments and environmental service applications.
• Prepare program reports and outreach materials for communities.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Communication with local governments

Independent work ability

Proficiency with word processing

Cloud storage platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or similar

Relevant work experience substituted at BBNA discretion

Tools

Word processing

Database software

Virtual meeting software

Cloud storage platforms

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Contaminated Sites Coordinator

OBJECTIVE: Coordinate with Bristol Bay communities and other entities to assess, clean up, and redevelop contaminated sites, referred to as “Brownfield”.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job qualifications are stated below as Essential Job Results. The Essential Job Results are what the employee must be able to accomplish in order to be competent in the job. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to accomplish these results.

Job knowledge / documentation required. Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or similar field preferred. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted at BBNA discretion. Strong writing skills and proficiency with word processing, database software programs, virtual meeting software, and cloud storage platforms are required. Familiarity with the Bristol Bay region and ability to communicate with local governments in the region and with state and federal agencies is especially important. Ability to work independently and accomplish job results within deadlines with minimal supervision. Complete achievement of certain of the above specifications may not be required if, in the opinion of BBNA, a particular candidate possesses significant offsetting characteristics, such as accomplishments, experience, education, or estimate of future potential.

Travel Requirements: Requires statewide and in region travel on aircraft, small aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, snow machines, and marine vessels. Physical demands: Nature of position requires ability to climb in and out of small aircraft, ATVs, and boats; work extended periods of time at meetings, in field locations with exposure to outdoor weather and uneven terrain; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

Implements BBNA’s 128a Tribal Response Program

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• Identifying and cataloging potential Brownfield sites from existing tribal sources, through new outreach, and on-site surveys that may include sites within the region but outside of particular villages;
• Developing a regional Brownfield site inventory and database and managing a public record of sites addressed and proposed to be addressed by the state cleanup program;
• Conduct prioritization meetings that will enable tribes to prioritize sites in accordance with their potential economic value and their level of severity (and other factors), and ultimately to facilitate cleanup activities;
• Coordinating with villages to incorporate information into the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Brownfield abandoned contaminated sites database.
• Assisting the ADEC with site‑specific Brownfield assessments (i.e., providing background, history, maps, etc.).
• Coordinating with the tribes and ADEC/EPA to identify sites that are ready for environmental audit, Phase 1 environmental site assessment, or site characterization.
• Assisting tribes in writing applications for ADEC/EPA environmental services for eligible brownfield sites.
• Participating in relevant trainings, workshops, meetings, webinars, and Brownfield forms to improve programmatic and environmental knowledge.
• Creating and maintaining outreach materials (e.g. newsletter, webpage content/updates on BBNA website) designed to educate communities in the region about the program, funding opportunities, and other relevant information.
• Monitor and respond to federal and state environmental issues.

Provide Fiscal Management

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• Coordinating with supervisor on budgetary and contractual obligations for Brownfields Program Cooperative Agreement.
• Ensuring timely submittal of programmatic and financial reports to funding agencies.
• Prepare funding request for next grant cycle.

Keeps Management Informed

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• Establishing a relationship with village councils and tribal environmental program staff through which they are able to communicate their needs and concerns relative to Brownfield site assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment.
• Submitting comprehensive monthly reports to Natural Resources Department Director.
• Prepare draft quarterly reports for Environmental Program Manager to finalize for submission to the EPA Brownfields Program Officer.
• Preparing program goals, activities and outcomes for Natural Resources Department annual operating plan as well as mid‑year and annual reports.
• Developing and /maintaining a system for retrieving data and files.

Travel in and out of region

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• Scheduling well planned trips to provide services to Tribes and that are responsive to requests for on‑site assistance.
• Participating in conferences and workshops designed to ensure communications and exchange of significant information between tribal, state and federal agencies, and other organizations.

Monitors and improves program and service quality.

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• Participating on BBNA, regional and external organization project planning teams and committees, and conference planning groups.
• Preparing presentations, handouts and other outreach materials to educate and involve villages in addressing Brownfields.
• Participating on BBNA project planning teams, such as community planning groups, conference planning groups, and devising ways to improve overall effectiveness of program.

Protects program integrity and client privacy

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• Abiding by BBNA’s policies in regard to confidential information and keeping any confidential information gained through employment at BBNA absolutely confidential during and after this employment.
• Follow protocol regarding the treatment of and inclusion of sensitive tribal information to be incorporated into inventory of potential Brownfield sites.

Contributes to the overall team effort

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• Welcoming new and different work requirements, exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization, and, helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
• Helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

WAGE: Part time, $21,333 -$27,300 ($21.88-$28.00 Hourly Rate)

REPORTS TO: Environmental Program Manager

DUTY STATION: Dillingham Central Office