Position: Watershed Planner Reports to: Executive Director Hours: full-time with benefits Salary: $54,000 Close Date: Monday, May 8th 2006
Organization: The Huron River Watershed Council is a coalition of Huron Valley residents, businesses, and local governments established under Michigans Local River Management Act. The Council is the oldest, regional, river protection organization in Michigan. The mission of the Council is to inspire attitudes, behaviors, and economies that protect, rehabilitate, and sustain the Huron River System. Services of the Council include hands-on citizen education, technical assistance, and direct river protection projects. General Description: The Watershed Planner coordinates various projects including community based watershed planning and pollution reduction strategies. The planner is responsible for the development and implementation of watershed management plans and the strategies to reduce phosphorus and other pollutants from entering the river. The planner will assist in data acquisition, analysis and policy development related to watershed goals. The planner also directs other activities as needed in the Watershed. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate watershed partnership meetings. Work with watershed communities to develop and implement watershed management plans, monitoring activities, and develop ordinances that protect the river. Work with communities in meeting state and federal water quality regulations and permit requirements. Work with MDEQ and point and non-point source dischargers to reduce discharges to the Huron River and its tributaries. Develop pollution prevention activities designed to reduce point and nonpoint source pollution. Serve on related committees and workgroups Analyze data connected with the levels of phosphorus, sediments, and other pollutants in the watershed and how to reduce them. Research and summarize information of relevance to stormwater management, identify opportunities for reduction, and alternative technologies. Qualifications: HRWC seeks a dynamic individual with a minimum of a bachelors degree in natural resources, biology, and/or planning, plus work experience. Masters degree preferred. Strong analytical skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; self-motivated and organized; ArcView GIS experience necessary. Knowledge of land use planning; Experience in dealing with water quality issues and solutions; Ability and desire to facilitate collaborative approaches to environmental protection. Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: Laura Rubin Huron River Watershed Council 1100 N. Main St., Suite 210 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Close Date: Monday, May 8th 2006
