Conservation Field Specialist: Water Quality & Restoration

State of West Virginia; Inwood (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Conservation Authority in Berkeley County seeks a Conservation Specialist to provide technical and program assistance on BMPs, stream restoration and NPS water quality issues. The role supports AgEP, 319 and Chesapeake Bay programs and collaborates with landowners, districts and agencies.

The position requires field and office work, travel and data collection, with duties including planning, reporting and inspections to ensure program success and compliance with laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, natural resources or environmental science or equivalent.
• Experience in conservation planning or nutrient management is preferred.
• Strong data collection, reporting and field evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and program assistance to landowners, districts and partner agencies.
• Develops and evaluates conservation plans and BMPs.
• Oversees construction activities for conservation practices.
• Performs data collection including soil and water sampling.
• Prepares progress and field inspection reports.
• Assists with grant proposals and watershed assessments.

Skills

BMP planning

GIS basics

Public outreach

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree + 3 years experience

High school + 5 years experience

Tools

GIS software

GPS surveying

Microsoft Office

Job description

WV Conservation Authority in Berkeley County seeks a Conservation Specialist to provide technical and program assistance on BMPs, stream restoration and NPS water quality issues. The role supports AgEP, 319 and Chesapeake Bay programs and collaborates with landowners, districts and agencies.

The position requires field and office work, travel and data collection, with duties including planning, reporting and inspections to ensure program success and compliance with laws and standards.