Water Agency Senior Environmental Specialist - Tribal Liaison

The role

The County of Sonoma seeks a Water Agency Senior Environmental Specialist to serve as the Agency's Tribal Liaison, responsible for establishing and fostering positive relationships with Tribes regarding various environmental and watershed management activities.

What you'll do

• Establish and foster positive and constructive relationships with Tribes regarding Sonoma Water's water supply, flood control, sanitation, climate adaptation, and regional watershed management activities in the Russian River watershed.
• Prepare and review documents in compliance with state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations; land use planning projects; grant applications; and right-of-way activities.
• Plan and review work related to evaluation and consideration of cultural and tribal resources.
• Communicate and deliver project information to Tribal representatives and governments as needed to engage Tribal participation or consultation on Sonoma Water projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with Tribal representatives and governments in their review of Sonoma Water projects and environmental documents to facilitate receipt of and responses to Tribal comments.
• Manage agreements with consultant archeologists and draft and manage Tribal monitoring agreements.

What it takes

• Experience in natural resources, water resources planning, and/or community liaison experience
• Excellent understanding and in-depth knowledge of Native American culture, history, tradition, perspectives and experiences
• An understanding of tribal communities and governance in the Russian River watershed and/or San Francisco Bay region
• Demonstrated knowledge of government-to-government sovereignty protocols
• Demonstrated knowledge of AB 52 and the CEQA environmental review process for Tribal stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder relationships with Native American Tribal governments and Tribal communities, demonstrated experience with Tribes, and knowledge and experience with industry best practices.

What you'll bring

How we treat you

The County of Sonoma offers opportunities for professional growth, a rewarding work environment, flexible work arrangements, and excellent benefits while making a positive impact on the community.

How to apply

Apply directly on County of Sonoma, Human Resources Dept.'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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