Job Opening - Pocahontas Co.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  POCAHONTAS COUNTY WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR

        

The Pocahontas County Water Resources Task Force and the Pocahontas County Commission seeks an organized, self-motivated individual to manage, create programs, continue implementation efforts, and monitor the Pocahontas County Water Resources Management Plan as their new Pocahontas County Water Resources Coordinator.

        

Pocahontas County is the first West Virginia county to create a county-wide Water Resources Management Plan.  Our plan is complete and implementation has been underway during the past two years, but there is more to do.

        

The Pocahontas Water Resources Task Force, a community volunteer group, and the Pocahontas County Commission, are looking for a self-starter candidate with a true passion for water to continue our work.  Please note that this position is NOT an advocacy position.  We focus on our common reliance on water and work to ensure all voices are heard and all viewpoints of the county are represented.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Public speaking for outreach and education to different county audiences
• Regular reports to County Commission
• Organizing and conducting meetings of the Task Force
• Writing grants for new programs and submitting grant reports
• Water monitoring – using GIS, taking samples, operating laboratory equipment, and performing water quality analysis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in any discipline related to agriculture, biology, geology, forestry, environmental science, wildlife, fisheries, chemistry, geography, or commensurate work experience in these science fields.
• Strong written and oral skills
• Computer skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Intermediate experience in GIS
• Intermediate experience in website management

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• WV business license (or willingness to get one)
• Successful grant writing is a plus
• Knowledge of Pocahontas County geography is a plus
• Knowledge of West Virginia Save Our Streams protocol is a plus
• Being comfortable working from home
• Being comfortable working outdoors in harsh conditions
• Knowledge of scientific methodologies

• Experience with or being comfortable learning laboratory procedures
• Experience with or being comfortable learning the use of water quality instruments

APPLICATION PROCESS:

       Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to blittle@citynet.net with the job title in the Subject line by January 20, 2017.  Questions can be sent to same address.