Drinking Water Protection Program Coordinator; Natural Resource Specialist

Position: Drinking Water Protection Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5)
* * Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience.*
* * Master’s degree in physical science, environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resource engineering, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 4 of the required years of experience.*
* * Doctorate degree in physical science, environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resource engineering, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 5 of the required years of experience.
** Demonstrated emotional intelligence and capacity to work well in a team environment and with diverse interest parties.
* Extensive knowledge of and experience with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, supporting federal and state laws, and associated regulations.
* Demonstrated understanding of and experience with environmental justice, including the historical impacts on marginalized and underrepresented communities; commitment to increasing personal knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
* Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with diverse partners, including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses.
* Extensive knowledge and experience with surface water/groundwater interactions, technical water quality issues, groundwater principles, nonpoint and point sources of contamination, and contamination transport.
* Extensive knowledge of current trends, emerging technologies, and evolving issues related to water quality, with the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing regulatory and technical landscapes.
* Strong skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and engagement, with the ability to break down barriers between programs and foster coordinated approaches to problem-solving.
* Proven leadership skills, including the ability to analyze, integrate, and balance multiple perspectives, backgrounds, and priorities; demonstrate flexibility, patience, and effective facilitation.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex policy and technical information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner; skill in preparing and presenting reports with both qualitative and quantitative analyses, supported by sound recommendations and conclusions.
* Demonstrated experience communicating complex policy and technical information to a variety of audiences.
* Experience with policy development, including identifying strategic objectives and outcomes, drafting policies, legislative proposals, and regulations related to water quality protection, management, and control.
* Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills, with experience in planning, leading, and implementing complex projects and programs; prior consulting or regulatory project management experience preferred.
* Ability to synthesize complex cross-program and cross-agency issues and apply multidisciplinary expertise to develop effective strategies and solutions.
* Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate with others to achieve consensus on challenging decisions.
* Deep listening skills to understand the perspectives of others.
* Your application materials are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your amazing skills and experience. s.
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