What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watershed Coordinator-West Virginia Conservation Agency-See Posting position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Closes: Until filled
WATERSHED COORDINATOR
WEST VIRGINIA CONSERVATION AGENCY
Salary Range: Salary will be based on Education and Experience
Headquarters
Romney Field Office
23161 Northwestern Pike
Romney, WV 2657 or
Morgantown Field Office
201 Scott Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26508 or
Gus R Douglass Agricultural Center @ Gutherie
255 Gus R Douglass Ln
Charleston, WV 25305
FSLA Code: Non-Exempt
Nature Of Work
The Watershed Coordinator (WC) is responsible for the administration, reporting and distribution of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and/or Statement of Review (SOR) for the O&M section of the Watershed Program. The WC interacts with federal, state, and local organizations on program administration, funding, and implementation of policies and program guidelines. The WC is responsible for developing and maintaining the EAP and the annual sponsor report for the O&M program of regulated flood control structures. The EAP is regulated by federal and state agencies and is very detailed, critical and time sensitive report with regards to public safety. The EAP involves extensive communications with local public safety officials, regulatory agencies and the public for accurate, detailed reporting and maintaining up to date information and tracking. The WC performs administrative work and fiscal reporting support services for the Watershed Projects Division as required and other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
This position is predominantly an office environment that may include travel and evening meetings with some overnight stays.
Responsibilities
Education: Associate degree in business administration, public administration, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience: None.
Education Substitution: High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the area of assignment. The Education Substitution years of experience must be in addition to the required Experience.
Experience Substitution: None
Additional Requirements
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.
Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.
- This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***
Closes: Until filled
WATERSHED COORDINATOR
WEST VIRGINIA CONSERVATION AGENCY
Salary Range: Salary will be based on Education and Experience
Headquarters
Romney Field Office
23161 Northwestern Pike
Romney, WV 2657 or
Morgantown Field Office
201 Scott Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26508 or
Gus R Douglass Agricultural Center @ Gutherie
255 Gus R Douglass Ln
Charleston, WV 25305
FSLA Code: Non-Exempt
Nature Of Work
The Watershed Coordinator (WC) is responsible for the administration, reporting and distribution of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and/or Statement of Review (SOR) for the O&M section of the Watershed Program. The WC interacts with federal, state, and local organizations on program administration, funding, and implementation of policies and program guidelines. The WC is responsible for developing and maintaining the EAP and the annual sponsor report for the O&M program of regulated flood control structures. The EAP is regulated by federal and state agencies and is very detailed, critical and time sensitive report with regards to public safety. The EAP involves extensive communications with local public safety officials, regulatory agencies and the public for accurate, detailed reporting and maintaining up to date information and tracking. The WC performs administrative work and fiscal reporting support services for the Watershed Projects Division as required and other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
This position is predominantly an office environment that may include travel and evening meetings with some overnight stays.
Responsibilities
- Assimilates, prepares, maintains, and ensures timely submission and distribution of the EAP and/or SOR as required for the flood control structures regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
- Maintains and ensures compliance for EAPs and SORs.
- Confers with inter- and intra-agency personnel and local public safety officials to gather or discuss sensitive information.
- Communicates with program staff and works collaboratively to develop, implement, and report on projects.
- Communicates and coordinates with legal services.
- Coordinates, maintains, and tracks assigned projects.
- Develops annual activity and financial reports for O&M local sponsors.
- Develops and maintains project files including financial records, deeds and easements, agreements, leases and other documentation.
- Research project files and property ownership records as requested.
- Assists GIS specialist in developing and maintaining land management data for use in the GIS database.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements relating to Watershed programs.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures and computer programs.
- Ability to research and interpret property ownership records.
- Ability to collect, compile and maintain detailed, accurate information.
- Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise form.
- Ability to meet critical timelines.
- Ability to establish and maintain good public, governmental and co-worker relations.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member exercising judgment and initiative.
- Ability to independently exercise sound judgment to determine the accuracy and completeness of project data.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
Education: Associate degree in business administration, public administration, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience: None.
Education Substitution: High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the area of assignment. The Education Substitution years of experience must be in addition to the required Experience.
Experience Substitution: None
Additional Requirements
- Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability to lift and maneuver 40 lbs.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
- Pre-employment law enforcement background investigation.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.
Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.