Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Pullman, Washington
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As the Tribal Community Specialist in Environmental Justice and Stewardship for Washington State University's Office of Native American Programs you will broadly provide expertise and advisement on new WSU projects related to environmental justice and stewardship. One of the primary roles of this position is to engage and consult with Tribes to collaboratively develop, support, and assess a community benefits plan for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2) project, that aligns with U.S. Department of Energy requirements and the Justice40 initiative.
In this position you will focus on developing and maintaining strong relationships with Tribal Nations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana, particularly those whose current and traditional homelands are located near the regional PNWH2 sites. Serving as the primary point of contact between Tribal Nations and the PNWH2 project team, you will ensure open communication and regular updates to promote transparency. This role will conduct consultations to gather input from Tribal Nations, provide training on meaningful and respectful Tribal engagement, and advocate for Tribal interests within the PNWH2 project and other environmental projects as needed. Additionally, you will be involved with supporting project activities, organizing Tribal engagement events, and preparing detailed reports. As the specialist you will also provide educational resources about clean energy, natural resources, and Tribal sovereignty, representing WSU Native American Programs and the PNWH2 project in various forums to enhance understanding and support for Tribal priorities.
About the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen (PNWH2) Association:
The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) is a multi-state nonprofit coalition of public and private partners planning to create a hydrogen network in the Pacific Northwest, called the PNWH2 Hub, to develop and bring to market clean hydrogen power solutions that can help meet the nation's clean energy goals. The coalition includes the states of Washington, Oregon and Montana, and representatives from Tribal Nations, labor, business and industry, higher education, government, and the environmental community.
The PNWH2 Hub will focus on demonstrating clean and economically viable hydrogen production and use in hard-to-abate sectors to replace carbon-intensive processes. The hub's efforts will accelerate the deployment of these technologies and enable infrastructure, attract greater investments from the private sector in our region, and promote high-quality jobs in our communities with a strong focus on social equity and environmental justice as guiding principle. For more information, please visit
PNWH2 website:
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Tribal Engagement, Consultation & Advocacy
2. Community Benefits Plan Development, Coordination, & Reporting
3. Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelor's degree in relevant field and three (3) years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified within the project specialty. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Master's degree in natural resource management, law, public administration, management, Native American or American Indians Studies, or comparable area of study related to the responsibilities of the position.
At least two (2) years of experience working collaboratively with sovereign Tribal nations or within Tribal governments
Knowledge of Tribal treaties, federal and state policy and history of Tribal relations, Tribal government structures and natural resource issues.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to engage with Tribal Nations and attend project-related meetings and events.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in natural resource management, law, public administration, management, Native American or American Indians Studies, or comparable area of study related to the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrates working experience with Native American tribal protocols, customs, tradition, and culture specific to Pacific Northwest Tribal Governments.
Demonstrates knowledge of government-to-government tribal engagement, consultation, and consent processes, procedures, and protocols.
Proven experience in data collection, management, and analysis, particularly in the context of community feedback and consultation processes.
Familiarity with the U.S. Department of Energy's requirements for community benefits plans and the Justice40 initiative.
Additional Information:
Area/College: Office of the Provost & Office of the President
Department Name: Native American Programs
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163 - *This position is eligible for hybrid and/or remote work*
Department Link: Native American Programs | Washingtons State University
Monthly Salary: $6,733 -$10,533 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt
FTE: 100%
This is a temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 6/30/2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by August 11th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
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Cover Letter
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WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
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