Watershed Planner

The Center for Watershed Protection (the Center) is a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to protect and restore our streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and bays. The Center is looking for a Watershed Planner with at least three years of experience in the watershed management field, with skills and experience including any or all of the following:

• Watershed plan development
• Field assessments to identify conservation and restoration opportunities
• Urban and agricultural water quality best management practices
• Stream and habitat restoration practices
• TMDL restoration planning
• Chesapeake Bay TMDL requirements, including CAST
• Water quality monitoring
• Stream assessments
• Water quality modeling
• Municipal code and program evaluation
• Stakeholder management and public meetings/presentations
• Training on technical watershed and stormwater topics
• GIS mapping and analysis
• Data compilation and analysis
• Landowner outreach
• Environmental education and training
• Stormwater management requirements
• IDDE programs and methods
• Construction management and oversight
• Project proposals and budget development
• Marketing and networking with peers in the industry

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology) is required. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills, and be comfortable doing occasional field work, and working in teams. On occasion may be expected to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Experience in project and grant management is a plus. This position is primarily virtual but will require some travel to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous medical and dental insurance reimbursement plan for domestic partners and families
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401k and employer-contributed retirement plans
• Paid time off for vacations and holidays

How to Apply: Interested in joining us?  Please submit a cover letter referencing your interest in working for the Center, salary requirements, and availability, along with a current resume by March 15, 2021 to kc@cwp.org.

The Center for Watershed Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.