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Job Description: Stream Restoration Monitoring Specialist

Office Location: negotiable, within 4 hours of Denver
Type of Employment: Full Time

 

ABOUT US: The Colorado Watershed Assembly is an advocacy and support network for
over 70 citizen watershed groups working to protect, conserve and enhance the health of
their local watersheds. The Assembly provides a statewide voice to increase public
awareness of watershed issues and plays a variety of roles in supporting grassroots
organizations. We offer watershed planning services, meeting facilitation, water quality
and stream restoration monitoring programs, information networking, organization of an
annual watershed conference and represent local group priorities before state and federal
agencies.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Assembly seeks a stream restoration monitoring
specialist to collect, compile, organize and analyze physical habitat, water quality, and
biologic data taken from stream restoration projects funded by the Nonpoint Source 319
program of the Water Quality Control Division or the Watershed Restoration Program of
the Colorado Water Conservation Board. This Measureable Results Program (MRP) is
designed to scientifically document performance targets, milestones and overall success
of stream restoration projects by measuring changes in river systems and characterizing
the aquatic environment. Tasks with this position include:

• Defining and negotiating the scope of work with MRP funding agencies
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and project sponsors to inform and solicit
  participation in the program.
• Gathering and management of existing data.
• Creation of site specific Sample and Analysis Project Plans (SAPP).
• Collection of field data as identified by the SAPP.
• Management and analysis of field data.
  
• Report findings to funding agencies.
  
• Budget management.
• Regular communication and status updates to CWA Executive Director and NPS
  program officer.
• Attend meetings and provide general correspondence with involved parties.
• Manage satellite office of CWA.
• Management and oversight of any temporary or permanent MRP employees.
• Management of field equipment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: a BS in Fluvial Geomorphology, Watershed Science or similar
discipline, field surveying experience with electronic total station equipment and
AutoCAD Civil experience. Good communication and writing skills are desirable and a
basic knowledge of Colorado water quality regulations and watershed issues is a plus.

 

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: The Assembly office is located in Carbondale.
This position requires a motivated and conscientious self-starter to work in a
collaborative environment with flexible work policies. Annual salary is $48K plus
benefits, travel reimbursement and an option to work from home. To apply please send a
letter of interest and resume to Jeff Crane, Executive Director at:
jeffcrane@coloradowater.org.