**Job Purpose or Objective(s)** . Develop planning documents and identify sensible actions to increase sustainability in reservation communities and watersheds and help implement the federally recognized Water Settlement Agreement, to which the Choctaw Nation is a party. You will report to the Water Resources Senior Planner. **Primary Tasks:** 1. You will conduct data recruitment, identify sustainable pathways for water related deficiencies; develop comprehensive analyses to establish a framework for implementation of suggested actions or documents to assist communities for an increase in sustainable management of water resources; identify grant opportunities for environmental and economic sustainability and improvement. 2. Interpret all reports to develop water resource planning documents and comprehensive reports and present findings to leadership and other stakeholders. 3. You will develop long-term planning documents, alternative water source supply plans, and concise all documents and present findings to stakeholders. 4. Maintain professional working relationships with communities, towns, and organizations to understand community, environmental, and economic needs including data analysis, report development, and action items for sustainability. 5. Assess local resource needs that could provide a higher quality of life to all tribal and non-tribal citizens. 6. Collaborate with project managers to coordinate funding and grant opportunities related to water planning, economic development, and sustainability. 7. Attend/participate in networking and conference opportunities to increase knowledge of current best practice regarding the treatment and solutions for environmental issues. 8. Provide presentations to community leaders and stakeholders at different environmental, economic, and rural/urban development platforms. 9. Provide outreach to communities regarding multiple environmental, economic, rural development, urban development, and Water Settlement Agreement benefits. 10. Other tasks as assigned. **Requirements:** * Bachelor of Science Degree and 2 years of relevant experience **or;** * 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of education * Ability to identify data gaps, conduct analyses, and compose comprehensive documents. * Experience with scientific protocols, scientific reports, public speaking, gap identification, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, urban/city planning, public works, resource assessment and planning, and water resource planning, data analysis, and technical report development. * Knowledge of federal and state water law, policies, and regulations About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. Benefits + Free gym membership + Free access to employee health clinic + Free lunch for casino & resort associates + Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates + Pet insurance + Paid vacation / sick time + Medical / Dental / Vision + 401(K) with company match + College tuition reimbursement + Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave + Employee assistance program + Employee prescription program + CNO Paid Life Insurance + Teladoc + On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental) + On Site Mammogram Services + Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo) + Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program + Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse) + Maternity Care Program + **(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)** CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions: + Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS + Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category. + Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates. Job Identification: 13782 Job Category: Administration Posting Date: 12/20/2024, 8:00 PM Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Shift On-Site/Remote: On-Site