North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, and environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.
POSITION PURPOSE:
This is an early career position with potential for growth as a policy analyst and subject matter expert involving the shipment of radioactive materials as it concerns Tribal lands across the lower 48 states. The purpose of this position is to, as part of a team, provide staff support to a committee of tribal members from 21 tribes across the United States. The successful applicant will be expected to help plan meetings, book travel, and generally support committee members’ requests for research and information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support meeting planning activities such as soliciting bids from hotels and making flight and hotel reservations for committee members.
- Developing meeting agendas and taking meeting notes.
- Conduct research and track issues of interest to committee members.
- Conduct research in support of work products requested by committee members such as brochures, research papers, letters to federal agencies, and related activities.
- Write policy analyses.
- Participate in virtual staff meetings and committee meetings.
- Travel to 3-4 meetings a year within the lower 48 states to support committee meetings.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use social media to learn about and communicate issues of interest to committee members.
- Support development of videos and other communication materials.
- Learn both technical and policy issues related to the storage and shipment of radioactive materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- College degree or higher. Degree in social sciences preferred such as anthropology, archaeology, environmental studies, or a related field.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and communications skills
- High degree of organization and attention to detail
- Self-motivated since this is a fully remote position
- Familiarity or Meeting/event planning experience or desire to learn
- Experience working on diverse project teams
- Familiarity with MS Office tools
Special Requirements:
- Willingness to travel 3-4 times a year
- Willingness to work overtime on occasion
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of and experience working with tribal nations throughout the United States
- Public speaking
- Knowledge of shipments of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials
- Background in social sciences – anthropology, archaeology, environmental studies, or related field
- Familiarity with or interest in US energy issues
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting boxes of less than 40 lbs
- Travel by airline and rental car.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Primarily indoors in own home.
- Hotels and conference rooms for in-person meetings
- Occasional site tours of nuclear power plants or other energy- or transportation-related facilities.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.