What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watershed Planner position at ISG Inc.?
Description
This position works with Water Resources, Environmental, and Planning programs to implement watershed planning and coordinate grant writing programs on local, regional, and statewide basis. The position provides planning and policy expertise to local government staff and officials, planning boards, and others involved in watershed planning and implementation.
The ability to support effective engagement with the public will be critical. The position also provides technical expertise, facilitation, writing, and research assistance necessary for the resolution of complex and unique water management challenges, conflicts and disputes. These issues include: planning; population growth; water supply and demand; water use; climate change; land use planning; public infrastructure planning and development; collaborative planning on large-scale water planning projects; and public engagement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supporting and leading planning activities related to comprehensive watershed planning processes, including scheduling meetings, coordinating stakeholder input, and verifying program requirements are achieved.
- Developing effective planning documents that support implementation of watershed restoration and protection practices.
- Supporting public engagement efforts, as well as increased coordination with various other local, state, and federal agencies, water users and stakeholders.
- Coordinating with other staff members to develop all plan content including maps, figures, presentations, and/or other infographics to support the planning process.
- Developing educational materials for the public that convey information quickly and easily.
- Defining critical water-related themes, including understanding of potential uncertainties, and the development of plausible scenarios given various management actions for a wide range of water stakeholders.
- Coordinating grant pursuits as well as leading the development of grant applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with water resources, policy, and strategic initiatives.
- Knowledge of regional issues including hydrology, geology, climate, politics, demographics, and economics.
- Experience in conducting research, data collection and analysis, and the skills necessary to effectively communicate findings to support the planning, project management, public outreach and facilitation capacities of the position.
- Knowledge of Minnesota’s watershed approach and experience writing comprehensive watershed management planning.
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Engineering and four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Substitutions of substantial directly relevant experience for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement will be considered.
ABOUT ISG
We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.
We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.
ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.
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