Southern Ute Indian Tribe · 2 days ago
Water Quality Program Manager - Closes 1/27/2026
Ignacio, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expSouthern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking a Water Quality Program Manager to oversee environmental programs focusing on the Clean Water Act. The role involves planning, developing, and administering various water quality initiatives.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, and administers multi-media environmental programs for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe with focus on Clean Water Act (CWA) Water Quality 106 and 319 Programs and Animas River Program
Qualification
Required
Must have a BA/BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or Environmental Sciences field and 5 years of applied experience in water quality sampling, assessments, research, permitting, stream restoration or other water quality related field
Must have 2 years of experience with environmental project staff supervision and scheduling
Must have knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State environmental laws, particularly Federal Clean Water Act regulations and grant programs, including implementation of water quality standards and Clean Water Act sections 106, 303, 319, and 401
Must have computer experience in software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have experience with education and outreach activities to various age and knowledge groups
Must have valid Driver's License for state of residence and be insurable under the Tribal Vehicle Insurance Policy
Must pass a thorough background check including, Criminal History and pre-employment drug test
Preferred
Five (5) years of experience in a water or water quality related field, with program, grant, project, and staff management responsibilities
Working knowledge and experience with Tribal Water Quality Standards and Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Regulations
Experience implementing 401 water quality certification review procedures
Experience in Geographical Information Systems, to include ESRI products and Global Positioning Systems
Experience using Ambient Water Quality Monitoring System (AWQMS) and Water Quality Exchange (WQX) databases
Company
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is a sovereign nation rooted in ancestral stewardship and guided by a commitment to self-determination, prosperity, and cultural preservation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
2025-10-28Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Daniel Gottlieb
Chief Investment Officer
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