What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Quality Coordinator position at Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District?
Water Quality Coordinator
Application Deadline: 11/21/2021
Salary Range: $19.31- $25.93 per hour (Rate offered will be based upon qualifications and experience)
Location: Main Office
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Job Summary:
Coordinates the water quality sampling programs of the MWCD and responds to questions and concerns of the public regarding water quality. Prepares, presents, and promotes environmental education programs for the general public and outside agencies. Communicates with internal staff including park and marina management staff and other partners to keep them updated on the water quality program.
Essential Duties:
Coordinates the water quality sampling programs of the MWCD in cooperation with the USACE, USGS, OLMS, other agencies and organizations and responds to questions and concerns of the public regarding water quality. Duties will include wading in lakes, ponds, streams and will require operating a boat and working in or from a boat.
Coordinates the operation and maintenance of the MWCD water quality lab including the associated equipment and quality control measures. Additional duties will include procurement of necessary equipment and supplies, and equipment calibration.
Develops informational and educational material for MWCD website, newsletter, and related media regarding water quality, environmental education, watershed education, water conservation and sustainability. Develops, attends, and presents at workshops, community outreach programs, conferences and seminars focused on water quality, watershed education, water conservation and sustainability.
Attends related board and community meetings to promote MWCD conservation and environmental programs including but not limited to water quality, watershed education, water conservation and sustainability.
Works with other MWCD Departments on the execution of conservation and environmental focused educational programs. Assists in preparing the water quality and education component of the budget and keeps track of expenditures. Advises the Chief of Conservation on related education activities, programs, and initiatives.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the natural sciences, environmental studies, biology, natural resources or related field is required. Three years of experience performing environmental work-related activities, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience is required. Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of conservation, watershed or environmental education training curriculum preferred. Successful experience in developing, coordinating and writing of environmental improvement grants is preferred. A current valid driver’s license is required. Strong communication and people skills are required. Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcMap/GIS, and other data analyzing software, and the potential to expand those skills as necessary. Experience working in both a laboratory and a field environment is required.
Ability to interact well with others. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to teach and interpret for a variety of audiences. Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies and organizations.
Other Requirements:
Attendance at meetings, functions and conducting seminars and workshops may require occasional evening and weekend work.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be insurable by MWCD fleet insurance.
The employee must possess a reasonable comfort level in lake water at wading depths and in a boat.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations