Watershed Program Coordinator
Watershed Program Coordinator
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$ 80 - 65000
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Job Description
Title: Watershed Program Coordinator
State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec IV
Hiring Range: $65000.00-$80.000.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Forestry
Location:Charlottesville Nat Resrcs Dr
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a Watershed Program Coordinator to coordinate the agencys forested watershed program.
This position reports to the Chief of Operations and provides oversight of forested watershed management initiatives and programs aimed at improving water quality throughout the Commonwealth.
Duties include:
Executing Virginias Riparian Buffer Action Plan
Managing financial incentive programs and funding for landowners to implement watershed management activities
Overseeing the agencys Riparian Forests for Landowners (RFFL) program including supervising the RFFL Coordinator
Managing grants and other funding streams as it relates to the agencys forested watershed program
Providing critical forestry input to partner groups and organizations regarding watershed initiatives
Providing resources information and training to DOF field staff to enable them to effectively and efficiently provide watershed management services to forest landowners
Communicating vision guidance and priorities to agency staff related to watershed initiatives outlined in the agencys strategic plan
Reporting agency data into the BMP warehouse and setting agency riparian buffer goals
Coordinating agency watershed initiatives among regional watershed specialists and riparian buffer specialists
Location: This position will be assigned to the DOFs State Headquarters located in Charlottesville VA. Limited teleworking options are available (typically 1 day a week).
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in forestry or a related field; technical experience and in-depth knowledge of forest hydrology; knowledge of stream morphology stream restoration techniques and riparian buffer establishment strategies; knowledge of streamside forest ecosystems and forest management techniques; ability to work effectively in an interagency environment and maintain effective working relationships with partner groups and organizations; experience providing effective oral presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language demonstrate excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills; ability to occasionally travel around the state and stay overnight; experience with and ability to effectively use a PC and Microsoft Office software; ability to effectively work as a member of a team of diverse individuals.
Additional Considerations
Experience with data tracking and monitoring using digital databases; experience using GIS software; experience working with grants or alternative funding opportunities.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Kristina Clore
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
