MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering, resource management, environmental law, biology, community development/planning, or related field. . Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years' experience as an Environmentalist or in natural resources/community planning, environmental science, or a related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Implements the Rivers and Lakes Management and Protection Programs by providing administrative and technical support to members and chairs of the local river management advisory committees, the Rivers Management Advisory Committee, and the Lakes Management Advisory Committee.

Assists local river management advisory committees with the development and implementation of river corridor management plans for designated rivers. Provides technical assistance on river and lake protection efforts to local officials, organizations, and individuals.

Monitors state and federal permitting and other planning processes that may affect lakes, rivers and watersheds. Serves as the NHDES liaison for local officials, organizations, and individuals regarding the permitting process.

Arranges meetings, workshops, and conferences to facilitate information exchange regarding river, lake, and watershed management and protection. Develops informational materials and responds to advisory committee and public information requests.

Compiles and distributes information and data on the latest developments in the science and public policy of river, lake, and watershed management and protection in order to support local and state committee efforts. Analyzes data, including through the occasional use of geographic information systems, to further the work of the Rivers and Lakes Management and Protection Programs.

Provides assistance with the development and implementation of the Instream Flow Program on designated rivers, including outreach coordination and materials, data analysis, and field measurements of stream flow and riparian habitat.

Maintains contacts with federal, state, regional, and local agencies and officials to exchange information and coordinate policies and actions related to river, lake, and watershed management and protection.

Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department's mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.