Tribal TAB Project Manager

In this role you will assist with design and delivery of technical assistance services to Tribal Nations and entities nation wide who are revitalizing their communities by redeveloping environmentally distressed properties known as brownfields. You will work with Tribal TAB Program directors, managers, and other TAB Program staff to implement plans and facilitate strategies for subject areas such as Storytelling, Tribal Response Programs, Integrated approaches, and Planning/Financing. In this role, you will contribute to i) capacity building activities and tools, ii) educational programming, iii) one-on-one work with communities, and iv) evaluation of community- and program-level accomplishments. This position will organize, plan, and support Tribal community building projects. This position also serves the larger purpose of the Center, which is to conduct research, education, and service pertaining to environmental topics, where a reputable, neutral organization is needed to develop technically sound, consensus-based solutions for diverse groups of stakeholders.

The Center for Hazardous Substance Research is a storied, multidisciplinary, and ever-evolving organization within the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University who's mission is to conduct research, education, and service for advancing ecological, social, and economic sustainability toward a more healthy, safe, and vibrant society.

This position is remote. There are periodic activities on campus for planning, team building, and retreat events as needed.

Remote work is granted at the discretion of the direct supervisor with additional details in this role discussed during interviews.

An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review. Review K-State's remote work policy details for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a planning, science, engineering, social work, environmental health field or educational equivalency.
• M.S. Degree and/or experience directly related to the described employment responsibilities.
• Experience with any of the following in a local government / tribal brownfields context: redevelopment planning, preparing environmental reports (such as Phase I and II ESAs), grant writing, community involvement, and economic development.
• Experience managing Tribal Response Programs or other Tribal environmental programs.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

$35,568-$55,696 (.65 FTE)