Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Department of Natural Resources and Culture (DNRC) mission is to
research, monitor, assess, manage, conserve, protect, enhance,
utilize, and restore the cultural and natural resources within the
Tribes’ area of interest. Natural resources are cultural resources,
and many of the Tribe’s values, meanings, and identities are closely
linked with features and ecological components of this landscape. The
environmental programs within the DNRC’s work supports a robust
monitoring program for the health and protection of these resources
and the landscape. DNRC staff implement various plans for monitoring
baseline environmental trends, investigate pollution due to spills,
disturbance, emission-causing climate change, ocean acidification,
etc., undertake damage assessments, and implement restoration and
effectiveness monitoring where possible. Staff work collaboratively to
merge the best available science with Indigenous Knowledge through
various programs for the benefit of Tribal membership and future generations.
The Environmental Testing Laboratory houses a multitude of analytical
capabilities that support environmental monitoring for public health,
as well as cultural resource protection. The laboratory program
supports government functions, including wastewater treatment,
forensic testing, public health, museum collections evaluation,
cultural resource evaluation, brownfields evaluation, and more. The
laboratory is also working towards ISO 17025.
The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the administration,
implementation, and growth of the laboratory program under the
supervision of the Natural Resources and Culture Director and
Assistant Director. This position will supervise and coordinate
laboratory facility activities, supervise laboratory technicians, and
ensure successful execution of testing activities. The position will
be responsible for working with other departments to ensure successful
administration of the laboratory program: grant applications and
budget management, purchasing, staffing and human resources
coordination, facility security, data and information security,
contract development and execution, etc.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, coordinate reviews, and ensure updates of a Laboratory
Management Plan. Support the Laboratory’s Quality Management System.
- Supervise implementation of testing activities for environmental
matrices and cultural materials for human health protection, as
associated with the CTCLUSI Tribal Spill Response Plan, Land Quality
Assurance Project Plan, Surface Water and Fixed Station Quality
Assurance Project Plan, the Air Quality Assurance Project Plan, the
Wastewater Treatment Monitoring Plan, the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan, the Non-point Source Pollution Management Plan, the
Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Strategy, the Water Quality
Standards, and possibly other as the program expands.
- Establish and oversee efficient and accurate work practices in the
lab assuring timely and accurate reporting of test results; ensure
that DNRC lab divisions meet deadlines, accuracy, and critical value reporting.
- Support functional infrastructure of the lab by developing
policies, budgets, and procedures (as needed).
- Assist in grant applications, preparing budgets, grant reporting,
contract development, and grant and contract implementation.
- Implement and coordinate procurement of testing supplies, review
and validate suppliers, according to internal Finance Procurement Policy.
- Collaborate with other departments and institutions to continue
building Laboratory capacity.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure facility management
and operation (e.g. HVAC, electrical, maintenance needs, etc.).
- Coordinate with Finance Department for insurance coverage for the
facility, equipment, and capital assets.
- Assist in implementation and compliance for health and safety as
it pertains to chemical, pollutant, and other hazards within
relevant facilities for all relevant staff accessing the facilities
or handling materials.
- Undertake trainings to expand expertise and maintain credentials.
Ensure staff training and resources to maintain and further expertise.
- Manage organization of all laboratory documentation on the CTCLUSI
shared drive.
- If needed, assist in implementing, modifying, or creating Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all laboratory activities. SOPs
should reflect standardized methods in each field, especially in
compliance with EPA methods and regulations covering such areas as
testing procedures; sample intake and inventory; equipment; supplies
procurement and chemicals management.
- Assist in continued development of the Quality Management System
that assures data product quality for public or agency
dissemination. Assist the Quality Assurance Officer in bringing
laboratory into ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Other duties consistent with general laboratory administration.
- Work as part of a team to implement the Tribes’ Environmental
Programs, through guidance from the Tribe’s EPA-Tribal Environmental
Plan. Work with environmental program staff to update relevant
components of the EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan (as needed).
- Assist with providing opportunities for program outreach and education.
- Work on various special projects as assigned by the Director,
Assistant Director, or the Chief Executive Officer.
- Communicate effectively with federal, state, county, and local
governments, contractors, partners, and engage with Tribal members,
the general public, private landowners, and stakeholder
organizations in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner
about laboratory needs and services.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with people having various
levels of understanding of pure and applied sciences, environmental
protection, and cultural resources.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS
Supervisory
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Requires the ability to manage moderate levels of stress arising
from schedules, workload, diverse or adversarial stakeholders, etc.
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or
operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work in a biology and chemistry laboratory
environment with moderate levels of noise and active team environment.
- Work effectively in a team environment with a diverse variety of
technical, professional, and administrative staff.
- Work effectively in a negotiating environment where others may
have diverse and competing interests and may be uncooperative or adversarial.
- Requires occasionally irregular working schedules evening and
weekend meetings, out-of-area travel for meetings, conferences,
workshops, trainings, etc.
HOURS
- 40 hours per week.
- Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with possible
occasional evening and weekend work.
JOB LOCATION
Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay,
Oregon 97420
Apply online @
www.ctclusi.org
Open until Filled
