The Tribal Science Data Analyst supports the Tribe’s environmental and cultural resource programs by managing, standardizing, and maintaining scientific and geospatial data. This position works closely with the External Affairs Team, GIS Program, Air Quality Program, Environmental and Natural Resources Department (ENR), the Ancestral Forest Interdisciplinary Team, and other Tribal departments as needed to organize, track, and maintain data while ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with Tribal and regulatory standards. Additionally, this position performs data entry tasks, maintains environmental databases, and ensures data integrity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assist the GIS Program with Air Quality Program data management, including organizing, validating, and maintaining datasets.
- Collaborate with the GIS Team to develop and implement data standards that improve consistency, interoperability, and long-term usability of environmental datasets.
- Support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of ASSERT, the Tribe’s application for tracking environmental and scientific data.
- Coordinate with environmental scientists, cultural resource staff, and IT specialists to ensure data supports program objectives and reporting requirements.
- Prepare dashboards and reports for internal use, grant compliance, and community outreach.
- Maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with Tribal policies and sovereignty principles.
- Create and maintain data and inventory management systems for tracking forest conditions and forest management activities; input data and produce reports and maps.
- Assist the Climate Program with Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) activities and GHG emissions tracking and calculations across sectors and sources, including forestry, transportation, waste, and stationary energy.
- Input utility (electric, natural gas, water, and sewer) and EV charger data into the dashboard for benchmarking and ongoing analysis.
- Assist Program and Administrative Managers with project budget tracking as needed.
- Collect and analyze user feedback (e.g., surveys) and service data to support improvements to processes, tools, and the overall student experience.
- Develop training materials, documentation, and best practices to promote consistent and effective system use across departments.
- In partnership with the GIS team, collect and analyze staff feedback (e.g., surveys) and service data to improve processes, tools, and the overall tribal staff experience with the ASSERT tool.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their