Western Iowa Basin Coordinator

State of Iowa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking an Environmental Specialist Senior to join our Water Quality Improvement team. This position offers the opportunity to combine environmental expertise, project leadership, community engagement, and problem-solving to improve Iowa’s watersheds and protect valuable water resources.

You’ll work alongside local communities, landowners, conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, and other partners to turn watershed priorities into

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate watershed planning and implementation projects designed to improve water quality, protect source water, reduce flooding, and enhance soil and water resources.
• Build strong partnerships with Watershed Management Authorities, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, local governments, landowners, nonprofit organizations, and other watershed stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise in watershed assessments, EPA-approved nine-element watershed plans, best management practices, monitoring, and project implementation.
• Manage projects from planning through completion, including budgets, contracts, grants, reporting, site visits, project evaluations, and quality control.
• Use GIS, monitoring, modeling, land-use assessments, and other technology to identify priority areas, evaluate progress, and develop innovative solutions.
• Connect communities with funding opportunities and assist with the development of grant, loan, and

Job description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.

Help protect Iowa’s water resources while making a difference in communities across the state.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking an Environmental Specialist Senior to join our Water Quality Improvement team. This position offers the opportunity to combine environmental expertise, project leadership, community engagement, and problem-solving to improve Iowa’s watersheds and protect valuable water resources.

You’ll work alongside local communities, landowners, conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, and other partners to turn watershed priorities into meaningful, on-the-ground projects.

If you enjoy building partnerships, working outdoors and in the field, solving complex environmental challenges, and seeing the results of your work, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

As an Environmental Specialist Senior, you will serve as a technical resource, project coordinator, and key DNR liaison for watershed planning and water quality improvement activities within assigned Iowa river basins.

• Lead and coordinate watershed planning and implementation projects designed to improve water quality, protect source water, reduce flooding, and enhance soil and water resources.
• Build strong partnerships with Watershed Management Authorities, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, local governments, landowners, nonprofit organizations, and other watershed stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise in watershed assessments, EPA-approved nine-element watershed plans, best management practices, monitoring, and project implementation.
• Manage projects from planning through completion, including budgets, contracts, grants, reporting, site visits, project evaluations, and quality control.
• Use GIS, monitoring, modeling, land-use assessments, and other technology to identify priority areas, evaluate progress, and develop innovative solutions.
• Connect communities with funding opportunities and assist with the development of grant, loan, and