Senior Natural Resource Specialist

~ The Chelan County Natural Resource Department (CCNRD) works with the County Community Development Department on land use planning issues that relate to natural resources management. ~

CCNRD also works with regional partners to develop and implement watershed management plans and salmon recovery plans.

The 1998 state legislature passed Ch. 90.82 RCW, to set a framework for locally-based watershed planning in each of the 62 Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs) in the State. The intent of this legislation is to have local stakeholders address water related issues in their own watershed through a "Planning Unit".

The Planning Unit is comprised of those entities most familiar with instream and out-of-stream demands on the water resource and those who have the greatest stake in the proper, long-term management of the resources. Planning Units are comprised of local citizens, businesses, public agencies, Tribes and local organizations.

Position Overview

The Chelan County Natural Resource Department is seeking a full-time Senior Natural Resource Specialist to perform: Planning; Project management; Facilitation; and Technical tasks related to natural resource management, watershed planning, and salmon recovery efforts in Chelan County.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will have a combination of strong people skills and technical abilities in the natural sciences in order to develop and implement water quantity, water quality, instream flow, water storage and habitat programs and projects;
• The position requires the ability to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders to develop and implement projects and programs in a coordinated and timely manner; and
• Other responsibilities include providing technical support to various forums and identifying funding sources, including grant writing.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, environmental planning, natural resources management, biology, forestry, or closely related fields;
• 5 years of professional experience in related fields; or
• A combination of education and experience that indicates the applicant can satisfactorily perform the requirements of the position.

Compensation: Starting monthly salary is $4,294.78.

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your resume and letter of interest.

All application materials must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM, April 18, 2014.

~ Chelan County is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit without regard to age, sex, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

This applies to all employment decisions and personnel actions, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, and benefits are administered in conformance with state and federal statutes and regulations governing equal employment and personnel management. ~