{"id":6058,"date":"2017-01-09T22:02:22","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchbdev.wpengine.com\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/?p=6058"},"modified":"2017-01-09T23:36:26","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T23:36:26","slug":"alumni-job-opportunity-watershed-restoration-specialist-midcoast-conservancy-apply-before-12017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/job-opportunity\/alumni-job-opportunity-watershed-restoration-specialist-midcoast-conservancy-apply-before-12017\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Job Opportunity: Watershed Restoration Specialist, Midcoast Conservancy (apply before 1\/20\/17)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watershed Restoration Specialist<\/strong><\/a>
\nMidcoast Conservancy
\nPO Box 289
\nWiscasset ME 04579
\n(207) 389-5150
\nwww.midcoastconservancy.org<\/a>
\nFounded by the recent merger of four conservation organizations, Midcoast Conservancy\u2019s mission is to support and promote healthy lands, waters, wildlife and people in Midcoast Maine through conservation, education and recreation.<\/p>\n

Position: Watershed Restoration Specialist<\/strong>
\nWith funding provided by Atlantic Salmon Federation and The Nature Conservancy, Midcoast Conservancy is seeking a \u2018Watershed Restoration Specialist\u2019 to manage three fish passage projects on the Sheepscot River, Lincoln County, Maine. This is a two-year position with potential for renewal. It will be based at Midcoast Conservancy in Wiscasset, with approximately 1day\/week at Atlantic Salmon Federation\u2019s Brunswick Office.
\nSummary<\/strong>
\nThe Watershed Restoration Specialist will primarily manage the implementation of three fish passage projects in the Sheepscot River at the Coopers Mills Dam, Branch Mill Dam, at the Head Tide Dam (pending voter approval in March). S\/he will also develop new projects identified as high priorities for fish passage and instream habitat improvements by working with a diverse set of private and public stakeholders.
\nEssential Functions<\/strong>
\nThe Watershed Restoration Specialist provides technical leadership by coordinating and implementing river and stream restoration projects at the watershed scale. The successful construction of the three dam projects is the primary goal. S\/he will also work to address barriers to migratory fish, including road-stream crossings, tributary dams, and in stream habitat restoration associated with remnant mill dams. TheWatershed Restoration Specialist will develop and implement strategies, employ a full range of restoration tools, and actively engage and coordinate a broad range of public and private partners, including NGOs, agencies, municipalities and landowners. S\/he will work to garner public support from local communities for restoration projects, and assist in efforts to secure public and private funding. S\/he will also foster cross-site learning within the state, region and broader conservation community.
\nResponsibilities and Scope<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Work with local, state, and federal permitting authorities to secure and comply with all required project permits.
\n\u2022 Work with engineers, contractors, and regulators.
\n\u2022 Be a visible and respected presence in the watershed.
\n\u2022 Financial responsibilities will include managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget development.
\n\u2022 Manage multiple projects simultaneously adhering to agreed upon schedules and timelines.
\n\u2022 Gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals.
\n\u2022 Under minimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
\n\u2022 Be a regular presence at stakeholder meetings that can occur days, nights, and weekends. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
\nMinimum Qualifications<\/strong>
\n\u2022 BA\/BS degree and 5 years\u2019 experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
\n\u2022 Experience in the management and details of constructed habitat restoration projects.
\n\u2022 Experience and\/or course work in ecology, management, and restoration of freshwater ecosystems.
\n\u2022 Experience implementing complex agreements.
\n\u2022 Experience communicating effectively with a diversity of partners in government, non-profit and business organizations and with the general public.
\n\u2022 Experience coordinating multiple projects with several variables, setting realistic deadlines, managing timeframes and completing tasks.
\n\u2022 Experience using common software applications such as MicrosoftWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Web Browsers.
\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in science-related or natural resource management-related field and 5-7 years\u2019 experience, or equivalent combination. Graduate degree preferred.
\n\u2022 Experience in working with engineers and construction firms.
\n\u2022 Specialization in habitat restoration, freshwater ecology and\/or fisheries conservation is particularly desired. Experience with GIS software applications a plus.
\n\u2022 The ability to be innovative, flexible, and empathetic; and a strong desire to do what it takes to get the job done.
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means and ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
\n\u2022 Experience with the State of Maine, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Endangered Species Act
\npermitting process a plus.
\n\u2022 Experience designing, negotiating and managing contractual agreements.
\n\u2022 Exceptional track record in developing successful relationships with diverse and sometimes challenging local stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to effectively understand and address local community needs.<\/p>\n

Start date no later than 1 March 2017. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to kristin@midcoastconservancy.org. Deadline for applications is Friday 5:00 PM, 20 January 2017.
\nMidcoast Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers insurance and retirement benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Watershed Restoration Specialist Midcoast Conservancy PO Box 289 Wiscasset ME 04579 (207) 389-5150 www.midcoastconservancy.org Founded by the recent merger of four conservation organizations, Midcoast Conservancy\u2019s mission is to support and promote healthy lands, waters, wildlife and people in Midcoast Maine … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job-opportunity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6058"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6058\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}