Water Resources Specialist - Field Work & Training

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies seeks a Water Resources Management Specialist to provide technical guidance on water resource and aquatic invasive species issues to citizens, municipalities, County Departments and Committees. The role includes training citizens in monitoring, field work, and developing lake and aquatic plant management plans.

Additional duties include site visits to assess erosion and conservation needs and coordinating cost-sharing programs for conservation practice

Qualifications

• Experience in water resources management or environmental edu is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including municipalities and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on water resource and aquatic invasive species issues to citizens and local authorities.
• Train residents to conduct monitoring and field data collection.
• Attend meetings and help develop lake and aquatic plant management plans.
• Perform site visits to assess erosion and conservation needs and assist with cost-sharing programs.

Job description

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies seeks a Water Resources Management Specialist to provide technical guidance on water resource and aquatic invasive species issues to citizens, municipalities, County Departments and Committees. The role includes training citizens in monitoring, field work, and developing lake and aquatic plant management plans.

Additional duties include site visits to assess erosion and conservation needs and coordinating cost-sharing programs for conservation practice