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Description
The New River-Highland Resource, Conservation and Development Council promotes the management of natural resources for the enhancement of the quality of life and environment in the New River-Highlands Region of southwest Virginia.
Position Overview:
The New River-Highlands RC&D Council, a non-profit citizen based organization, is seeking qualified applicants to fill one Watershed Field Coordinator position.
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) during the typical work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A flexible schedule differing from normal work hours may be available. Successful applicants will be required to do some overnight traveling as well as attend evening meetings.
These positions are federally grant funded through a grant agreement with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. This position is funded through restricted grants funds and is contingent upon federal and state grant funds.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the position include:
Developing and implementing nonpoint source pollution reduction strategies by outreaching to local landowners, local governments, citizen groups, and state and federal agencies through the total maximum daily load (TMDL) program including the TMDL study process, development of watershed implementation plans, public input facilitation, and grants and project management.
Qualifications:
A successful applicant will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Environmental science and engineering principles, hydrology, chemistry, aquatic biology or ecology, statistics;
- Knowledge of the total maximum daily load program, laws, and regulations;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Group facilitation skills;
- Skills in computer applications such as geographic information systems, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing; and program management;
- Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission and the ability to work in groups as well as independently; and
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental science or other natural resource related fields is preferred.
Compensation: Salary range is $30,000 to $45,000 based on experience and skills. Benefits are limited and will be discussed with the successful candidate. Leave and other fringe benefits, such as teleworking, will be available after a successful probationary period.
To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted as hard copy delivered by mail or in person. Please submit a standard Virginia Employment application form and a résumé to:
New River-Highlands RC&D
Attention Gary Boring
325 E Main St Ste E-2
Wytheville VA 24382-2300
Application deadline is August 19th, 2013.