Watershed Representative Contractor

Summary:
This position will be focused on issuing Section 26a permits on TVA reservoirs with an emphasis on project management, time management, customer service, and completing NEPA/environmental reviews.
• W2 Hourly Pay Rate: (time and a half for overtime)
• Duration: 6 – 12 months
• Target start date: Immediate

Responsibilities:
• TRAINING POSITION WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS MADE TO FAMILIARIZE THE INCUMBENT WITH A BROAD RANGE OF WATERSHED OPERATIONS.
• PROCESS APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 26A APPROVALS. FIELD WORK ASSOCIATED WITH EACH APPLICATION. COMPLETE NEPA/ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR EACH PROJECT.
• ASSIST WITH LAND USE REQUESTS AND REVIEW.
• WITH INCREASING EXPERIENCE, DUTIES WILL EXPAND TO ENCOMPASS GREATER RESPONSIBILITY IN THE NATURAL RESOURCE PROCESS AREAS.
• EVALUATE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT REQUESTS SEEKING ALIGNMENT WITH WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT AND CULTURAL PROTECTION GOALS.
• SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF SHORELINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RECREATIONAL PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN PERFORMANCE PLANS.
• ASSIST IN DEVELOPING, REVIEWING, AND UPDATING LONG-RANGE WATERSHED-BASED STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF WATER RESOURCES.
• ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND AGENCIES TO SOLVE WATER QUALITY AND LAND USE ISSUES.
• ASSIST WITH PUBLIC MEETINGS AND COALITION BUILDING.
• ASSIST IN WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO WATERSHED COALITIONS.

Education / Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, or similar field.