Manager, National Tribal Air Association

Manager, National Tribal Air Association

Location: Inst Tribal Environmental Prof

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608013

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

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Special Information

• This position is open to working at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with hybrid remote work option available.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice.
• This position is posted as Manager, National Tribal Air Association which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Manager, Center/Institute.

Job Description

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University is the recipient of a three-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agreement to support and administer the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA). NTAA was founded in 2002 with a mission to advance air quality management policies and programs, consistent with the needs, interests, and unique legal status of American Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives.

We are seeking an energetic and experienced individual to manage and lead a small but dedicated team of technical and program specialist to help advance the mission of the NTAA. This position reports to ITEP’s Co-Director.

Program Management & Operations – 50%

-Oversee and manage cooperative agreement tasks & deliverables

• Work closely with supervisor and EPA project officer to provide grant management oversight and ensure project deliverables are met
• Coordinates logistical and administrative support for the NTAA’s Executive Committee
• Development and support of monthly virtual meetings
• Development and support of semi-annual in-person meetings
• Oversight and support of NTAA workgroups

-Outreach and Communication

• Production of monthly NTAA e-newsletter distributed broadly to Tribes, EPA and others
• Ensures NTAA website is up-to-date and functions to communicate the resources available to Tribes
• Coordination of monthly NTAA-EPA-Tribal policy webinars
• Attends meetings and events as necessary and appropriate to promote and represent NTAA

-Annual NTAA Membership Meeting

• Works closely with NTAA executive committee to plan and deliver an annual NTAA membership meeting as part of the National Tribal Air Quality Forum conducted by ITEP

-Management of Policy Advisory Committee

• Coordinates regularly with the NTAA policy advisory committee to conduct analysis of EPA air actions that have potential to impact Tribes
• Shares policy resources with Tribes broadly
• Attends meetings and events as necessary and appropriate to promote and represent NTAA

Reports and Program Evaluation – 25%

• Annual program assessment: conduct peer assessment to determine areas of program that are performing well and areas requiring attention or improvement
  Quarterly reporting: develops quarterly reports for EPA & NTAA
  Status of Tribal Air Report (STAR): leads program staff and other contributors in the development of an annual report profiling the beneficial impacts of Tribal Air Programs to a national audience

Supervision and Mentoring of Staff – 20%

• Provides regular and consistent support, guidance and supervision for one full-time program coordinator, and a part-time project assistant
•  Responsible for conducting annual staff evaluations following guidance and standards provided by NAU

Other – 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned and as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of higher education administrative systems and related business principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of industry compliance laws and administrative practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

Skills

• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Possesses problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Motivates and empowers staff and facilitates communication across team.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $65,000 – $70,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee’s start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship 

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

August 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected] , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/ 

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