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Welcome to the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians' (CTCLUSI) Job Opportunities page.

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Jobs available in our Tribal Government and other Tribal Entities

Thank you for your interest in employment with CTCLUSI. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations.

Jobs available in our Tribal Government and other Tribal Entities are as follows:

  • CTCLUSI - Tribal Government Offices
  • TRCR - Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence and Coos Bay)

HR Recruitment
recruitment@ctclusihr.org
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Quality Assurance Specialist

    • Job Tracking ID: 512409-879532
    • Job Location: Coos Bay, OR
    • Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
    • Level of Education: BA/BS
    • Date Updated: May 17, 2024
    • Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years
    • Starting Date: ASAP
    • Close Date: Open Until Filled
    • Job Type: Full Time
    • Starting Salary: $26.59/hr. DOE
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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 of this landscape. The environmental programs within the DNRC work to support monitoring for the health and protection of these resources and the landscape. DNRC staff implement various plans for monitoring of baseline environmental trends and investigate pollution due to spills, disturbance, climate change, ocean acidification, etc., undertake damage assessments, and implement restoration and effectiveness monitoring where possible. Staff work collaboratively to merge western science and 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 waste water treatment, forensic testing, public health, museum collections evaluation, cultural resource evaluation, brownfields evaluation, and more. The laboratory is also working towards ISO 17025.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the implementation and integration of the Tribes’ environmental programs, specifically in the Tribe’s Environmental Testing Laboratory Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) compliance. This position will primarily be responsible for maintaining the Laboratory’s Quality Management System, all laboratory QA/QC activities, and building accreditation for the laboratory to ISO 17025. The position will also be required to implement and coordinate procurement for laboratory needs, implement health and safety procedures, and support grant administration.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work as part of a team to implement the Tribes’ Environmental Programs, through guidance from the EPA Tribal Environmental Plan.
  • Maintain the Laboratory’s Quality Management System
    • Draft, update, revise, and maintain the Laboratory’s Quality Assurance Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, batch forms, quality assurance project plans, and other quality documents.
    • Perform internal audits of the Laboratory, including both technical and quality systems audits.
    • Perform and document corrective action, including follow-up monitoring to gauge the effectiveness of the corrective action.
    • Coordinate and conduct health and safety trainings for all relevant staff, including for laboratory technicians, Safety Committee, and first responders
    • Maintain training records for all laboratory staff
    • Organize and maintain digital and hardcopy quality documents
  • QA/QC laboratory activities
    • Ensure compliance with SOP implementation for all laboratory activities
    • Perform all QAQC procedures for analytical tests
    • Coordinate calibration of all testing equipment and sample processing equipment, including thermometers, balances, fume hood, incubators, etc.
    • Track and control chemicals and reagents, traceability records
    • Review reports of analytical results for contracts
    • Facilitate validation of new methods, protocols, and equipment
  • Administration
    • Coordinate with Finance Department for insurance coverage for the facility, equipment, and capital assets
    • Implement and coordinate procurement of testing supplies, review and validate suppliers, according to internal Finance Procurement Policy
    • Communicate with partners, Tribal community members, staff, and others about laboratory needs and services via email, telephone, website, and other forms of outreach
    • Assist in grant applications, grant reporting, and contract development and implementation.
  • Undertake trainings to expand expertise and maintain credentials
  • Work with environmental program staff to update relevant components of the EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan (as needed).
  • Assist program education and outreach activities as requested.
  • Work various special projects as assigned by the Director or the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively with federal, state, county, and local governments, and the ability to work well with Tribal members, the general public, private landowners, and stakeholder organizations in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
  • 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

  • No supervisory authority.

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.
  • Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS & 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.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
  • Requires occasionally irregular working schedules evening and weekend meetings, out-of-area travel for meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, etc.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related field
  • Minimum 1 year of laboratory or GMP quality assurance OR minimum of 2 years previous experience in a laboratory environment
  • Experience with health and safety in laboratory environment
  • Experience with ISO standards, ASTM standards
  • Ability to perform repeated, redundant steps
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication both orally and in writing including technical, regulatory, and persuasive writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • positive attitude, strong initiative
  • Ability to adapt and drive change
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must maintain professionalism in absolutely all interactions.
  • Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
  • This is a Covered position and is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which includes fingerprinting.
  • Must have employment eligibility in the United States.
  • Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
  • Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge of grant management requirements including working within the limitations of grant work plans and budgets.
  • Working knowledge of Treatment in the Same Manner as a State (TAS) which permits several federal environmental laws to be implemented and managed by tribal environmental programs.
  • Working knowledge of Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

JOB LOCATION
Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org

Open until Filled

Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related field
  • Minimum 1 year of laboratory or GMP quality assurance OR minimum of 2 years previous experience in a laboratory environment
  • Experience with health and safety in laboratory environment
  • Experience with ISO standards, ASTM standards
  • Ability to perform repeated, redundant steps
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication both orally and in writing including technical, regulatory, and persuasive writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • positive attitude, strong initiative
  • Ability to adapt and drive change
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must maintain professionalism in absolutely all interactions.
  • Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
  • This is a Covered position and is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which includes fingerprinting.
  • Must have employment eligibility in the United States.
  • Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
  • Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge of grant management requirements including working within the limitations of grant work plans and budgets.
  • Working knowledge of Treatment in the Same Manner as a State (TAS) which permits several federal environmental laws to be implemented and managed by tribal environmental programs.
  • Working knowledge of Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Employee Benefits

To view and apply for Three Rives Casino Resort (Florence and Coos Bay), click on the following link: Three Rivers Casino Careers
Available to ALL Team Members, such as

  • Competitive wages & advancement opportunities
  • 401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program
  • Professional uniforms (if required) - FREE
  • Monthly Team Member appreciation events
  • Orientation, including Guest Service Training
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - FREE to TMs and eligible dependents
  • Team Member break areas with free beverages and computer access. Coos Bay has a dining area with access to discounted shift meals; Florence has a dining area with free salad and soup and access to discounted shift meals.
  • Special prices and/or discounts on work shoes through Shoes for Crews
  • Wellness Fair activities
  • Payroll Direct Deposit
  • 24/7 internet access to your payroll records and Team Member informational documents and resources through Paylocity
  • Discounts at TRC Hotel, Gift Shop, Restaurants & Ocean Dunes Golf Course. Please ask each venue for discount availability prior to your visit.
  • Discounts and/or specials at Coastal Fitness, Oil Can Henry’s, On Your Feet with a Splash (Florence), CDW, Ferrallgas, Oregon Pacific Bank, AT&T and other community-wide merchants as they become available.

Additional Benefits for Team Members who meet Eligibility Requirements, such as

  • Health Insurance via the FEHB & access to Dental, Vision & FSA
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Income Protection
  • Personal Time Off accruals (aka PTO) for use as needed for vacation, sick time, and/or personal time off
  • FMLA, Medical, Personal, Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave
  • Team Member Recognition Programs
  • Training & Development

Team Members are invited to participate in TRC established committees that meet regularly. Check the bulletin boards for more information. For more information on the benefits listed above, check Paylocity or stop by Human Resources ~ M-F 8am to 5pm

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