Job Information
- Location: McAdenville, NC
- Close Date: 09/28/2024
- Hiring Organization: Catawba Riverkeeper
- Contact Name: Brandon Jones
- Contact Email: brandon@catawbariverkeeper.org
- Job Website
Description
The South Fork Watershed Manager will advance the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF) goals in the South Fork River basin. This watershed is defined as the South Fork River and its tributaries (HUC 03050102). The Manager is part of the Protect Team and will focus on completing restoration plans and projects, based on the South Fork Restoration and Protection Plan while executing existing programs and investigating new opportunities to improve water quality and resiliency. The Manager will work in close coordination with the South Fork Collective, State Parks, nonprofits, local municipalities, landowners, educational institutions, and others with expertise to advocate for and restore water quality. The position will be based at the CRF headquarters in McAdenville, NC, and other areas as needed.
Responsibilities
- Proudly serve the local community, serving as an ambassador, promoting awareness and advocacy for the Catawba Riverkeeper and our mission.
- Manage and execute the organization’s priorities in the watershed. This includes:
- Writing, planning, and administrating restoration grants
- Review and draft comments on NPDES pollution discharge permits
- Collect and analyze surface water samples as part of our Swim Guide Program and as needed
- Assess and track local stormwater ordinances
- Represent the organization at stakeholder meetings and events
- Build and maintain working relationships with local officials, state employees, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions
- Calibrate, maintain, and regularly analyze data from our autonomous sensors to steer restoration efforts and identify priority areas
- Assist with programs in the South Fork watershed
- Assist Riverkeeper as directed on other projects. These may include but are not limited to investigations, citizen complaints, CAFO sampling, Trash Traps Riversweep, and Water Watcher Training.
- Participate, as appropriate and able, with the organization’s fundraising and marketing efforts as requested by Catawba Riverkeeper staff members including Riverfest.
- Exemplifies the Catawba Riverkeeper mission statement and supports staff, departments, and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
- Performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, chemistry, biology, geography, or equivalent work experience
- Exhibits a passion for the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper.
- Successfully pass a standard background review.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license at all times.
- Live or be willing to relocate within the South Fork watershed.
- Comfortable working on the water and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Willingness for continuous learning and self-teaching.
- Work nights and weekends as needed.
Preferred Skills and Experiences:
- Demonstrable experience in technical writing
- Demonstrable experience with ArcGIS software (ArcPro, ArcOnline, StoryMaps, Dashboards, Python language, and Survey123)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Experience paddling and/or small boat operation
- Experience in fish population surveys or significant experience fishing
- Familiarity with data analysis, management, and visualizations
- Familiarity with stream restoration
Salary/Benefits
Full-time, salaried, exempt – benefits eligible
Application Instructions
Apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2646166
