Project Coordinator Position Opening

Major/Essential Functions

• Oversee implementation of District projects.
• Engage producers, landowners, city officials and stakeholders to help identify and explore interest in restoration and protection strategies.
• Investigate desk-top and field walkover assessment of areas in most need of restoration efforts to enhance aquatic life, and field scale monitoring of discharge, sediments, and nutrients loss for protection or restoration goals.
• Maintain good working relationships and communication with existing and potential project partners and assist in building good working relationships with all partner agencies and lake associations.
• Assist landowners in environmental issues and concerns.
• represent the District on federal, state and local technical committees.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure match funding is available.
• Liaison between the District and outside funding agencies and groups for all District programs.
• Develop and implement programs.
• Perform budget tracking and expenditure reporting and ensure the Office/Financial Manager has accurate and up-to-date figures for accounting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Aid in the administration of Minnesota Rules Chapter 103D.
• Inspect permitted activities, including but not limited to: initial site assessments, progress reports and final inspections.
• Provide assistance and guidance related to permit application process.
• Investigate non-permitted activities and initiate permitting process.
• Review and analyze permit applications and prepare permit for said activities.
• Provide leadership and management support drafting comments, responses and recommendations to federal, state and local water management rules, regulations and plans.
• Assist in water quality monitoring using the appropriate data collection procedures/techniques, Conduct flow gauging using the appropriate equipment and techniques, Conduct data entry, analysis and submittal.
• Participate in educational opportunities for the administrative, technical, financial, and/or technological betterment of the District.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the field of environmental studies / science, water resources, biology, ecology or a related field.
• A minimum of one year experience in the environmental/ecology field or a related area.
• Prior experience in a technical capacity working in water quality, field monitoring, construction sites, development site plan reviews, stormwater management and Best Management Practices, or other natural resources effort preferred.
• Must be familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience, including project management or supervision is preferred.
• Good communication and computer skills are required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and plan, organize and prioritize projects.
• Knowledge of general accounting and budgeting principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct routine reporting to staff leads and to the Board of Managers as applicable via a monthly report.
• Ability to coordinate all efforts with the District Administrator.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all situations with the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Technical writing ability for reporting functions.
• Technical knowledge of practices that can be implemented and that are applicable in improving the water quality within the watershed.
• Ability to install protocols of varied BMPs.
• Ability to attend regularly scheduled meeting, workshops and conferences.
• Ability to construct a positive time management schedule through the day either in the field or within the office.
• Knowledge and efficiency with appropriate technical and office software programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all prescribed safety procedures for completion of field work and inspections.
• Ability to successfully plan, organize and complete projects of a technical nature.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations specific to water quality.
• Knowledge of data analysis protocol and procedures.
• Knowledge of program management techniques.
• Knowledge of general accounting and budgeting principles and practices.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with appointed officials, staff, and residents and handle a variety of customer service situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and understand/apply state and federal laws, and policies, financial policies, procedures and directives and to apply them fairly, equitably and without bias.
• Ability to research and analyze data, determine alternatives and make recommendations and prepare accurate and thorough reports and maintain records.
• Ability to recommend policies and procedures and develop short and long-term goals and objectives for the betterment of the District.
• Extensive use of office equipment including computer, copy machine, computer network printers, extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to understand and operate various digital recording equipment.

Supervisory Responsiblities

• None, unless otherwise assigned.

Responsibility For Public Contact

• This position requires a high level of public contact requiring tact, courtesy and good judgment.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Position may occasionally involve walking in rugged terrain.
• Position requires extended periods of sitting and extended repetitive action operating computer equipment.
• Position involves occasional lifting to 70lbs.
• Position requires multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Site visits may occasionally involve hot and cold temperatures.

Pay

$63,000 – $83,000. (benefits including PERA Retirement, Flex benefits medical plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation/sick time package)

Schedule

Full Time, 40 Hours/Week