Watershed Representative

Position Overview

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Watershed Representative to support the largest public energy provider in the U.S. This is a 12-month contract position focused on conducting environmental reviews for Section 26a permits on TVA reservoirs and assisting with land use contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Auxiliary with environmental reviews for Section 26a permit applications and land use requests;
• Process approvals in accordance with established procedures and guidelines;
• Assist with managing land use contracts;
• Evaluate shoreline management requests to ensure alignment with watershed improvement and cultural protection goals;
• Aid in developing, reviewing, and updating long-range, watershed-based strategies to protect and improve water resource quality;
• Build partnerships with diverse groups, agencies, and watershed coalitions, including supporting public meetings;
• Support the implementation of shoreline improvement, resource management, and recreational projects as outlined in performance plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Plant Sciences, or a related environmental discipline;
• Strong interest in environmental stewardship, water quality improvement, and land use management;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for working with cross-functional teams and public stakeholders.

Benefits

JSG provides access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

About the Role

This is a training and developmental role where assignments will familiarize you with a broad range of watershed operations team functions. As you gain experience, your duties will expand to encompass greater responsibility across Resource Stewardship process areas.

Pay

$23.75 / hour

Schedule

September 7, 2026 – September 30, 2027