Tribal Environmental Protection Act (TEPA) - Coordinator II

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to coordinate reviews and independently perform environmental work to support tribal protection and resource management goals. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field, NEPA experience, and five years in environmental compliance.

You will operate Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, collaborating with tribal departments and regulators to ensure regulatory alignment and successful project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Environmental certification(s) or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience supporting or leading NEPA environmental review processes, including assessments, inspections, and permitting activities.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or training staff.
• Experience with grant-funded programs, environmental reporting, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory programs, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental reviews, assessments, and permitting for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and TEPA requirements; conduct inspections and documentation.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, mitigation measures, and regulatory documents.
• Coordinate with tribal departments, contractors, and regulators on environmental projects.
• Conduct sampling, inspections, investigations, and monitoring activities.
• Provide environmental guidance and technical assistance to internal stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, validate, and report environmental data per QA standards.
• Maintain accurate records, permits, and documentation; assist with grant reporting and outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Environmental certifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Job description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Coordinate environmental review activities and independently perform environmental compliance work to support the Tribe's environmental protection and resource management goals. Ensure assigned projects comply with applicable tribal, federal, and environmental requirements. You will report directly to the Director of Environmental.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Primary Tasks:

• Conduct environmental reviews, assessments, and permitting activities for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, tribal, and TEPA requirements through inspections, monitoring, and documentation activities.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, mitigation measures, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with tribal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding assigned environmental projects.
• Conduct environmental sampling, inspections, investigations, and monitoring activities.
• Provide environmental guidance and technical assistance to internal stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, validate, and report environmental data in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, compliance files, permits, and documentation.
• Assist with grant reporting, program tracking, public outreach, and environmental training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Relevant environmental certification(s) or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Experience supporting or leading NEPA environmental review processes, including assessments, inspections, and permitting activities
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or training staff
• Experience with grant-funded programs, environmental reporting, or regulatory compliance activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory programs, or related field