Natural Resources Manager

Prepared on September 17, 2025

Department	Natural Resources
Type of Employment	Full-Time
Work Hours	8:30-4:30
FLSA Status	Exempt
Salary	$80,000-$85,000 annually

Summary

Performs a variety of complex management and administrative functions to manage, protect, preserve and enhance Tribal natural resources. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of staff involved in developing procedures, equipment, and techniques to solve environmental problems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develops, establishes and meets Natural Resource Department short term and long-term goals and objectives. Develops and implements associated work plans and procedures.
Manages Natural Resource Department Grants, Contracts and MOA’s.
Ensures clear and effective policies and regulatory administration and compliance procedures.
Represents the Natural Resources Department programs to other governmental and non-governmental agencies, organizations, Tribes, staff and the general public.
Develops and maintains records, reports and documents related to program activities, resource inventories and management data.
Prepares environmental project feasibility and progress reports.
Reviews of technical aspects, including quality assurance (QA), of projects. Reviews project operations to ensure coordination of efforts and timely submission of reports.
Analyzes reports to evaluate program effectiveness and budgetary needs.
Approves expenditures necessary for completion of project.
Coordinates planning, monitoring, and operating phases to complete project.
Confers with local regulatory agencies to discover local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and new developments in pollution abatement.
Provides technical assistance to agencies conducting related environmental studies.
Develops and implements budgets for program projects.
Monitors expenditures to remain within established budgetary constraints.
Ensures that the Tribal Administrator and Tribal Council have the information and assistance necessary to assess and respond to the actions or decisions of other public, private or special interest groups which might affect the Tribe’s management of natural resources.
Keeps the Tribal Administrator and Tribal Council informed of program progress, plans and priorities, needs and issues. Submits reports as directed.
Works cooperatively with all other Departments.
Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.
Issues permits
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

Directly supervises employees of the Environmental Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and direct work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Eduction

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; and four to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five years’ experience in a natural resource related field.

Demonstrated experience operating within a multi-disciplined natural resource environment. Demonstrated budgeting and supervisory experience. Knowledge and understanding of Tribal Governments. Experience working with federal, state, county, and local laws/codes/ordinances associated with natural resources management of Natural Resources (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA) and relevant agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington Fish and Wildlife Service, and Washington Dept of Ecology. Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.

Skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to interpret mathematical and statistical functions and procedures associated with natural resources related science. This includes numerical, graphical and spatial representation of data (e.g., tables charts, diagrams, GIS products).

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Essential Competencies

Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs workflows and procedures.

Project Management

Develops project plans. Coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and budget. Manages project team activities.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintain confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Leadership

Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keep commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organizations goals and values.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At-Will Employment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The employment relationship with Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe is voluntary; there is no specified length of employment. Accordingly, either the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe or

the employee may terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s policy 181 within the Tribes Employee Handbook.

Benefits

After 60 days of employment

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Short term disability
Long term disability
Disability resources

After 90 days of employment

Annual Leave accrual
Sick Leave accrual
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Paid Holidays

After 1 year of employment

401K contribution

Work Location	2373 Tokeland Rd Tokeland, WA 98590
Job Posting Valid Through	Valid until filled
Position Start Date	Immediately