Water Resources Director — Tribal Sovereignty & Planning

Moapa Band of Paiutes; Nevada; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Moapa Band of Paiutes seeks a Natural Resources Director to lead long-range water resource planning and policy development. You will coordinate with engineers, legal counsel, tribal leadership, and external agencies to advance water projects aligned with tribal sovereignty and sustainability.

The role focuses on strategy, program oversight, and intergovernmental collaboration to protect tribal water rights and natural resources for future generations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Engineering, Law, Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in natural resources, water management, project management, tribal governance, or public sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with Tribal governments, water rights, or complex regulatory structure.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of short- and long-term water resource plans.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, consultants, and contractors on water projects.
• Develop project timelines, scopes of work, and progress reports for Tribal Council.
• Identify funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships related to water and natural resources.
• Monitor regional and national water policy developments impacting Indian tribes.
• Oversee or coordinate other natural resource activities and programs as assigned.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Engineering, Law, Planning, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Moapa Band of Paiutes seeks a Natural Resources Director to lead long-range water resource planning and policy development. You will coordinate with engineers, legal counsel, tribal leadership, and external agencies to advance water projects aligned with tribal sovereignty and sustainability.

The role focuses on strategy, program oversight, and intergovernmental collaboration to protect tribal water rights and natural resources for future generations.