Water Resources & Aquatic Health Specialist

Jefferson County; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health insurance opt Out Plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Jefferson County's Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) seeks a Water Resources Management Specialist to guide land and water resources initiatives. You will work with county departments, committees, and residents to protect lakes, rivers, groundwater, and wetlands.

You will develop management plans, lead meetings, administer grants, monitor water quality, and educate the public on invasive species and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and education to County Departments, Committees, organizations and citizens on lakes, rivers, groundwater, aquatic invasive species, and wetland issues and laws.
• Develops, updates, and assists with lake and aquatic plant management plans.
• Facilitates and participates in meetings of resource organizations and the public to achieve consensus on management decisions.
• Implements cost-sharing programs that protect water resources and prevent erosion.
• Performs water quality and resource monitoring to aid in management plan development.
• Trains citizens to perform water quality monitoring and educate on invasive species laws; conducts outreach and data quality checks.
• Administers grants and submits reports including financial accounting.
• Investigates citizen complaints involving water pollution, wetland disturbance, invasive species, and manure management.
• Performs variety of other tasks as needed.

Skills

Water resources management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Limnology, or related field

Job description

Jefferson County's Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) seeks a Water Resources Management Specialist to guide land and water resources initiatives. You will work with county departments, committees, and residents to protect lakes, rivers, groundwater, and wetlands.

You will develop management plans, lead meetings, administer grants, monitor water quality, and educate the public on invasive species and related programs.