What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resources Manager position at POPE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION?
Job Summary
The Pope Soil & Water Conservation is seeking a skilled Water Resources Manager to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive local water/watershed management planning and implementation efforts across multiple counties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate watershed-wide outreach and educational programming as identified in the Public Participation Plan.
- Participate in watershed planning activities as the representative or alternate for other watershed partnerships.
- Develop and implement conservation plans for agricultural landscapes, utilizing various habitat management tools.
- Analyze and interpret scientific and technical data, including financial reports and legal documents.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources, soils, geology, agriculture, geography, planning, information systems, hydrology, public administration, environmental resource management, or related field.
- Knowledge of geology, geography, planning, wildlife ecology, wetland, and grassland management.
- Experience with design and installation of conservation practices or similar work.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific and technical data.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Full benefits package, including health insurance, vacation and sick leave, holidays, and retirement plan contribution (PERA-Public Employee Retirement Association).
- Opportunity to work with a wide variety of people, including landowners, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.
