Watershed Restoration Project Lead - GIS

HCG Harford County, Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Harford County Government seeks a qualified professional to plan, coordinate, and oversee watershed restoration and stormwater capital projects. You will provide technical and GIS support, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and the public, and help manage budgets and permits from planning through completion.

Responsibilities include evaluating project issues, developing solutions, and representing the Department at public meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Knowledge of water quality and quantity concepts related to stream health, watershed management, and natural resource processes.
• Knowledge of stormwater hydrology and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of watershed restoration capital improvement projects, including stormwater management retrofits, stream restoration, and tree planting.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including spatial data analysis, transfer, formatting, editing, and management.
• Knowledge of Harford County-specific GIS data layers, including data creation, ownership, metadata, maintenance, and display.
• Knowledge of database query procedures and methods for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of query results.
• Skill in administrative, planning, organizational, and project management activities.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making processes.
• Skill in communicating effectively and professionally with the public, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Skill in utilizing GIS software and related computer applications to analyze, manage, and present spatial data.
• Ability to represent the Department before community groups, committees, public meetings, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze spatial data.
• Ability to produce cartographic outputs and designs.
• Ability to utilize GIS software commands and tools.
• Ability to edit, validate, and determine the accuracy of spatial and tabular data.
• Ability to digitize, scan, plot, and acquire geographic and other data.
• Ability to perform database queries and assess the accuracy and reliability of resulting data.
• Ability to perform general computer operations and effectively utilize technology to accomplish assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and prioritization of capital improvement projects to meet MS4 permit requirements.
• Reviews technical reports and participates in on-site field evaluations.
• Assists with developing the five-year CIP budget and communicates with property owners and partners to obtain necessary easements.
• Develops scopes of work for capital improvement projects and reviews technical proposals.
• Reviews and approves project invoices and tracks schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assists in reviewing computations, plans, specifications, and plats for compliance with engineering practices and codes.
• Communicates with design engineers regarding recommendations and revisions.
• Coordinates with agencies to ensure permit compliance and funding approvals for construction contracts.
• Manages construction oversight contracts and coordinates with inspectors to ensure work matches approved plans.
• Leeds community engagement efforts and represents the Department at public meetings and events.
• Responds to public inquiries and addresses citizen concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Spatial data analysis

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, natural resources, urban planning, or closely related technical discipline

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Harford County Government seeks a qualified professional to plan, coordinate, and oversee watershed restoration and stormwater capital projects. You will provide technical and GIS support, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and the public, and help manage budgets and permits from planning through completion.

Responsibilities include evaluating project issues, developing solutions, and representing the Department at public meetings.