[SEMCO] Job Posting -- Watershed Restoration Scientist

[Wendy Garpow]

NSRWA Job Posting -- Watershed Restoration Scientist


The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is seeking qualified
applicants for the job of Watershed Restoration Scientist.  This position
will be partially funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Bays Program
and will report to that program on their activities.  The ideal candidate
will have the following qualifications:  strong environmental science
background, with a concentration in aquatic habitats; a Master’s degree or
higher focused in marine/aquatic biology, restoration ecology, or related
environmental science or interdisciplinary environmental science degree.
Must have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including
municipal officials, community representatives, the Massachusetts Bays
National Estuary Program, federal and state agencies and volunteer groups.
Grant writing experience required.



Candidate will design, seek funding and implement watershed restoration
projects, conduct field work, manage individual project tasks, meet
periodically with the Massachusetts Bays Program, and develop outreach
programs to educate stakeholders and the general public in regards to
watershed projects.  Candidate will have strong written and verbal
communication skills, including an ability to communicate with
non-scientists.  Some local travel and evening/weekend work are required.
The ideal candidate is a hard worker, flexible, able to work under
deadlines, able to work alone and collaboratively, possesses good time
management skills, able to prioritize tasks and multitask, is innovative,
and has a strong desire to make a difference in the environment.  Knowledge
of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Website application programs, familiarity
with GIS a plus.



The job will be full-time from May 9th to September 15th and 24 hours per
week thereafter with the option to increase to full-time contingent upon
funding availability.  The hourly rate for this job is $17/hour.  10 paid
holidays and one week of benefit time, no others benefits are offered
through this position.



Submit cover letter and resume by April 20 to NSRWA, PO Box 43, Norwell, MA
02061 Attention: Samantha Woods (samantha at nsrwa.org).  NSRWA is an equal
opportunity employer.
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