Watershed Coordinator

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance Premium

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Federal Holidays

Vision and Dental Insurance (optional)

Job summary

Watershed Coordinator role in Bismarck, ND for NEW Solutions (ACES program) supports NRCS conservation efforts. Enrollees assist in watershed planning, EA/EIS development, and interdisciplinary coordination with biologists and soil scientists.

The position is non-federal, part-time (16 hrs/week), for individuals age 55+ under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. Minimum 15 years in conservation planning or a BA/BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies is required, with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in conservation planning or an equivalent BA/BS degree.
• Ability to develop watershed plans, environmental assessments (EA) and environmental impact statements (EIS).
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating watershed projects and plans.
• Sections of the Watershed Plan include affected environment, environmental consequences, consultation, coordination, and public participation, with multiple appendices.
• Coordinate with biologists, soil scientists, and cultural resource specialists; stay current on NEPA/NHPA/NWPM.

Skills

Develop watershed plans/EAes/EIS

Windows/MS Word/MS Excel/MS Access/MS

GPS/GIS

Education

BA/BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Watershed Coordinator

ID: AND1-009

Location: Bismarck

Program: ACE

Wage/Hr: $27.00

Hours/Week: 16

Minimum Age: 55

Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.

This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.

This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

• Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Conservation Planning. OR BA/BS Degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies.

• Have the ability to develop watershed plans, EA?s and EIS.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, ArcGIS
• GPS/GIS

Duties

Coordinating watershed projects and plans.

• Sections of the Watershed Plan the planner writes include the Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, Consultation, Coordination, and Public Participation, and numerous appendices. Appendices include A: Consultations, Comments, and Responses, and numerous D: Investigation and Analysis Reports appendices. Appendix D reports include Biological Inventory Report, CPA-52, Aquatic Resources Report, and Cultural Resources Report.75%
• The watershed planner coordinates assistance with biologists, soil scientists, and cultural resource specialists.20%
• Stays current on NEPA, NHPA, and NWPM policies.5%

Other

• None identified
• Travel Requirements: Periodic GOV use for field work, 1-2 overnight travel per year.
• Overnight travel: 1-2 nights per year.
• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.