Watershed Coordinator

NEW Solutions • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The Watershed Coordinator supports the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service through the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program, administered by National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a non-federal, temporary enrollment funded through an existing NRCS–NEW Solutions agreement, not a federal position or NRCS hiring action. The enrollee provides direct support to farmers and landowners by helping implement conservation practices and supporting conservation planning and technical assistance. The role is intended to expand field-office capacity and help NRCS staff focus on emergency and other high-priority responses; it does not replace federal staff.

The coordinator works on watershed projects and plans, including preparing sections of watershed plans covering the affected environment, environmental consequences, consultation, coordination, and public participation. Plan appendices may include consultations, comments and responses, and investigation and analysis reports such as biological inventory, CPA-52, aquatic resources, and cultural resources reports. The coordinator works with biologists, soil scientists, and cultural resource specialists and stays current on relevant policies. The position is based in Bismarck, is budgeted for 16 hours per week, and includes periodic government-vehicle travel for field work and one to two overnight trips per year. Enrollment is at-will and does not guarantee employment for a definite period.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in conservation planning, or a BA/BS degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies.
• Ability to develop watershed plans, environmental assessments (EAs), and environmental impact statements (EISs).
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and ArcGIS GPS/GIS.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 55.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate watershed projects and plans.
• Write sections of watershed plans, including the affected environment, environmental consequences, consultation, coordination, public participation, and appendices.
• Coordinate assistance with biologists, soil scientists, and cultural resource specialists.
• Stay current on NEPA, NHPA, and NWPM policies.
• Provide direct support to farmers and landowners to enable implementation of conservation practices.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid health insurance premium for positions budgeted at 60 or more hours per pay period; optional vision and dental insurance for positions budgeted at 35 or more hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time