Watershed Technician

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field-focused inspector to verify watershed dam compliance and support related projects in Georgia. The role involves conducting site visits, generating detailed reports, and coordinating with district representatives to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, GIS software experience (ArcGIS), and the ability to travel, with drone certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1 year at the lower-level Safety & Compliance Specialist 1 or equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS) and Google Earth preferred.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Suite and GIS software in general preferred.
• Drone pilot certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform inspections for compliance with policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, and standards.
• Conduct site visits and inspections of watershed dams across Georgia.
• Attend and present at public Soil and Water Conservation District Meetings.
• Maintain written and verbal communication with district representatives regarding dams in their areas.
• Complete inspections and generate reports for watershed dams.
• Assist with organizing and recording watershed dam documents.
• Assist Project Managers with oversight of construction and maintenance projects.
• Maintain effective communication within the agency and with property owners.
• Maintain invoices and contract information.
• Work with other state agencies to achieve Watershed Dam Program goals and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compliance Inspections

Effective Communication

GIS Software Experience

Drone Pilot Certification

Project Oversight

Report Generation

Document Organization

Construction Oversight

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of related experience

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Suite

Google Earth

Windows Office Suite

Job description

• Coordinate and perform inspections for compliance with policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, and standards
• Conduct site visits and inspections of watershed dams across Georgia
• Attend and present at public Soil and Water Conservation District Meetings
• Maintain written and verbal communication with district representatives regarding dams in their areas
• Complete inspections and generate reports for watershed dams
• Assist with organizing and recording watershed dam documents
• Assist Project Managers with oversight of construction and maintenance projects
• Maintain effective communication within the agency and with property owners
• Maintain invoices and contract information
• Work with other state agencies to achieve Watershed Dam Program goals and requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related experience; or one year of experience at the lower-level Safety & Compliance Specialist 1 or equivalent position
• Must have or obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license
• Working knowledge of Windows Office Suites preferred
• Experience with Esri’s ArcGIS Suite preferred
• Experience with Google Earth preferred
• Experience with GIS software preferred
• Drone pilot certification preferred
• Ability to perform intermittent walking, driving, and squatting
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to climb earthen embankments
• Ability to tolerate water exposure and outdoor elements for extended periods
• Ability to work long travel days with limited overnight travel
• Satisfactory employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports required as a condition of hiring

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, while effectively communicating with stakeholders and managing documentation related to watershed dams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compliance Inspections
• GIS Software Experience
• Drone Pilot Certification
• Effective Communication
• Project Oversight

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inspections
• Report Generation
• Document Organization
• Construction Oversight
• Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Drone Pilot Certification

Industry Keywords

• Watershed Dams
• Soil and Water Conservation
• State and Federal Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• Windows Office Suite
• Esri's ArcGIS Suite
• Google Earth