New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Published: February 15, 2017
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Description
~ Established by an Act of Congress in 1947, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is a not-for-profit interstate agency that utilizes a variety of strategies to meet the water-related needs of our member states-Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ~
NEIWPCC serves and assists our states by coordinating activities and forums that encourage cooperation among the states, developing resources that foster progress on water and wastewater issues, representing the region in matters of federal policy, training environmental professionals, initiating and overseeing scientific research projects, educating the public, and providing overall leadership in water management and protection.
NEIWPCC is a leader in forming strong bonds between the New England and New York State environmental agencies, and is unique in its ability to bring diverse interest groups together, create forums for collaboration, and educate with innovative products. For well over six decades, the Commission has managed interstate water conflicts by means of sound science, coordination, and adaptation.
Position OverviewThe Lake Champlain Basin Program and New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) are seeking part-time boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2017 and to inspect and decontaminate vessels as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Boat Launch Stewards will interact with the public and gather lake-user information on mobile tablets while greeting visitors to Lake Champlain. Their primary duty will be to familiarize the public with invasive species information.
- Some steward candidates with comfort and experience will be trained to conduct vessel inspections and hot water high-pressure decontaminations as necessary. This will include set up, operation, and maintenance of the decontamination units.
- Stewards will be requested to work eight-hour days for approximately thirty-two hours per week at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from Memorial Day through Labor Day; weekend work is required. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated.
- Mandatory training will begin the week of May 15th and a training in Paul Smiths College Adirondack Watershed Institute will be held the week of May 22nd.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will be well organized and have excellent communication skills, experience speaking with the public, demonstrated data collection and recording using a mobile tablet, familiarity with invasive species, and field work experience.
- Candidates will be comfortable working in the field and have the physical capability to inspect trailered vessels.
- Experience operating watercraft and /or motorized equipment and basic familiarity with boaters, anglers, and recreational equipment will be useful.
- Highly motivated individuals with familiarity with invasive species and/or water recreation experience are encouraged to apply.
- Driver's license required.
To Apply
- Please refer to our website for full position description.
- Then, to apply, click below: "Apply" to email send résumé, letter of interest including a description of relevant experience, and the names and contact information of two or more references.
- In the email subject line, please reference position #17-LCBP-002.
- Note: Closing date is March 10, 2017.
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