Environmental Trust Program Manager (SS-49959)

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Washington; On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer contributions

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is seeking an Environmental Trust Program Manager to provide high-level direction over the Environmental Trust Program, shaping policy and enforcement across the Reservation.

You will serve as the principal technical and policy advisor to the Colville Business Council and partner agencies, with responsibility for air, water, soil, and water rights, including cross-border environmental issues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science or related field is required.
• Four years of professional experience in environmental program management or regulatory enforcement are required.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and tribal environmental statutes and grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction for the Environmental Trust Program.
• Develop and implement environmental policy and regulatory enforcement across the Reservation.
• Serve as principal advisor to CBC, federal/state authorities, and international bodies.
• Represent tribal sovereign rights in environmental matters and manage multi-party negotiations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Intergovernmental negotiation

Policy development

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science/related field

Four years of progressive professional experience in environmental program management

Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines

Six to nine years in environmental program management or regulatory enforcement

Tools

GIS/Remote sensing

Job description

CLOSING DATE: November 20th, 2026POSITION: Environmental Trust Program ManagerSALARY: $48.46-$65.49, per hour D.O.EREPORTS TO: Natural Resources DirectorLOCATION: Environmental Trust, Nespelem, WABasic Functions: This is an Exempt position. Performs high-level executive and administrative direction over the operations of the Environmental Trust Program, serving as the primary authority responsible for environmental policy development, implementation, and regulatory enforcement across the Reservation. Functions with no technical supervision and minimal broadly defined policy and administrative direction. Represents the tribal government in all environmental program areas—including air, water, soil, toxic/hazardous waste, and water rights—and serves as the principal technical and policy advisor to the Colville Business Council (CBC), key tribal staff, federal agencies, state authorities, and international bodies.BENEFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Training:Requires a Master’s degree involving study in environmental science, physical sciences, environmental planning, environmental engineering, natural resources management, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Specialist / Planner III or program management level;OR a Bachelor’s degree in the above disciplines AND six (6) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental program management, natural resources policy, or regulatory enforcement.Requires a valid driver’s license and eligibility for tribal vehicle insurance coverage.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Requires advanced knowledge of federal, state, and tribal environmental statutes, regulations, policies, and grant/contract administration, particularly regarding EPA Indian policy and the U.S. Department of the Interior.Requires comprehensive knowledge of applied personnel and organizational management, including supervisory practices, performance evaluation, workforce development, and departmental budgeting.Requires advanced understanding of Indian law (statutory frameworks and court precedents), water law on and off Indian lands, tribal water rights, and environmental regulatory enforcement mechanisms.Requires in-depth understanding of international treaties, cross-border agreements, and transboundary environmental issues pertinent to the U.S./Canadian border.Requires to have applied principles of environmental sciences, including hydrology, plant and animal ecology, soil science, chemistry, pollution prevention and abatement, media-specific sampling methodologies, data quality assurance/control, and GIS/remote sensing spatial data applications.Requires exceptional professional communication, presentation, intergovernmental negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.Requires the ability to perform highly complex policy formulation and strategic leadership tasks independently with no technical supervision.Requires the ability to interpret complex federal, state, and tribal laws, codes, judicial rulings, and professional environmental standards.Requires the ability to instill teamwork, provide clear administrative direction, and manage multiple competing, high-priority issues simultaneously.Requires the ability to present clear, persuasive technical and policy testimony before courts, legislative committees, regulatory bodies, and community forums.Requires the ability to negotiate effectively with federal, state, provincial, and private entities while safeguarding tribal sovereign rights and natural resources.Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.INFORMATION: Shayla Schilling, Human Resources Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone]. [e-mail]