Natural Resources Specialist
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) has a vacancy
for a Natural Resources Specialist III. This position serves on the
TSSWCB Statewide Resource Management team as a Nonpoint Source Project
Manager. Please help us advertise the availability of this position by
forwarding this email to any interested person.
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*** VACANCY - JOB DESCRIPTION - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ***
Position Title - Natural Resources Specialist III
Minimum Starting Annual Salary - $40,816
Location - Temple, Texas
Position Closing - Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs entry to intermediate level professional planning and project
management. Responsibilities involve contributing to development of
local, regional and/or state level plans or programs related to natural
resource conservation with an emphasis on nonpoint source pollution
abatement, water quality project management and implementation. Develops
and carries out operational procedures for implementing programs and
establishes methods for measuring progress related to their
implementation. Statewide and overnight travel is required.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major
course work in agriculture, watershed management, environmental science,
natural resource conservation, water resources or a related field is
generally preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of conservation planning; government organization and
administration; formulation, coordination, and implementation
methodologies; and the agency’s mission and interrelation with other
departments. Ability to evaluate planning material prepared by
consultants and other departments.
Ability to communicate with others in order to provide information,
advice, and guidance to technical and program officials and
provide/obtain information from agency employees, state and local
planning commissions, and other organizations on a variety of
controversial or complex issues. Good written and oral skills are
required. Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Texas Total Maximum Daily
Load Program, quality assurance procedures, and the NRCS Field Office
Technical Guide is preferred.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data required in the development,
implementation and evaluation of plans or programs to implement resource
conservation and nonpoint source pollution abatement measures. Reviews
and evaluates planning material related to resource conservation and
nonpoint source pollution abatement. Consults and communicates with
other departments, agencies, soil and water conservation districts and
other groups in furthering interest and/or action regarding plans and
programs related to resource conservation and nonpoint source pollution
abatement. Assists with agency involvement in total maximum daily loads
and quality assurance. Conducts field evaluations of resource
conservation and nonpoint source pollution abatement projects or
programs. Tracks deliverables and generates reports.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete a State of Texas application. Resumes may be submitted but will
not be accepted in lieu of the application. For additional information,
to view the full official vacancy posting, or to fill out an
application, visit .
This position exists due to federal grant funds available to the TSSWCB
under the provisions of the federal Clean Water Act §319(h) nonpoint
source grant program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
Deadline: Sunday, August 12, 2012
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