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State of Minnesota · 2 days ago
Watershed Project Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 4
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and lead groups of watershed stakeholders to work on projects for water quality improvement.
Provide technical and programmatic support for Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy projects.
Manage Total Maximum Daily Load studies and Clean Water Act Section 319 projects.
Develop projects to protect and restore water quality in the Lower Mississippi and Cedar River basins.
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and develop projects in compliance with water quality standards.
Utilize knowledge of watershed management principles and practices in project delivery.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Limnology, Chemistry, Water Resources, or other similar ecological or environmental sciences
Two years of advanced professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience with working knowledge of water resource concerns, hydrology, and water pollution control science and technology
Ability to coordinate and lead groups of watershed stakeholders with diverse memberships and conflicting priorities
Good communication, interpersonal, collaboration, planning/organization skills
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills
Advanced knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
Possession of a valid Driver’s license
Experience and knowledge of contracting and grants/loans policies and procedures, and budgeting
Project management experience especially in watershed management projects
Proficient in Graphic Information System (GIS) software manipulation and editing
Familiarity with water quality models and their application in watershed management
Preferred
Working knowledge of watershed management principles, limnology, hydrology, stream ecology, and contaminant transport principles, particularly in Southeast Minnesota
Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects and deliverables related to water quality restoration and protection
Knowledge of water quality standards and designated uses
Experience or knowledge related to Tribal – State Relations
Experience and training related to Tribal – State Relations
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Company
State of Minnesota
Minnesota State Government is the third largest employer in the state of Minnesota, employing over 50,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities.
10,001+ employees
Funding
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Jeremy Olson
Chief Financial Officer
Ronika Rampadarat
MMB Chief Financial Officer
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