Job Description Summary:
 

Job Description

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

• Conduct outreach and educational activities to advance understanding of water and watershed issues in TRWD reservoir watersheds and the Trinity River basin
• Develop, produce, and deliver materials and information to promote watershed and water quality protection through best management practices and responsible land stewardship
• Provide presentations and hands-on demonstrations to students, the public, private landowners, agency representatives, and others
• Identify, coordinate, and implement innovative educational or outreach opportunities that support Watershed Programs goals
• Assist with training and supervising stakeholders and volunteers
• Build positive relationships with partner organizations
• Maintain an updated schedule and record of presentations and events
• Assist in maintaining and developing content for website, social media and marketing, and news articles
• Provide reports of program activities to management
• Participate in continuing education opportunities for professional development
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and developing information for successful grant applications
• Assist in coordination with other District Departments, as needed, to educate staff and integrate their programs and efforts with Watershed Programs
• Assist in review and development of reports, permits, proposals, budgets, and other technical documents
• Assist in scientific data compilation, analysis, monitoring, and modeling
• Assist with academic and research projects conducted by the watershed program or its partners
• Prepare reports, billing, and budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and other administrative duties
• Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
• Perform other duties as required

Required Experience:

• Less than one (1) year of related experience
• Ability to effectively plan and coordinate educational and outreach projects
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn new computer applications
• Excellent writing, presentation, and public relations skills
• Ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and manage time effectively
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, groups, and units of government
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, especially evenings and weekends for events and trainings

Desired Experience:

• Ability to safely connect and tow a trailer
• Understanding of geographic information systems (GIS)
• Understanding of social media, SEO, marketing, and design for education and outreach
• Understanding of conceptual frameworks and systems thinking
• Knowledge of citizen science projects and software, including iNaturalist and Rubbish
• Knowledge of the regional iSWM and TRWD’s Water Quality Guidance Manual
• Knowledge of TRWD’s Strategic Plan and the various Master Plans

Required Education/Certification/License:

• Relevant coursework in environmental sciences, water resources, planning, agriculture, education, or a related natural resource management field
• Alternative degrees, coursework, or certifications will be considered with an explanatory cover letter
• Training and/or experience in organizational development, communications, consensus building, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Training or knowledge of watershed issues, non-point source pollution remediation strategies, or watershed management
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Desired Education/Certification/License:       

• Texas Community Watershed Partners’ Introduction to Green Infrastructure Course
• EPA’s Watershed Academy Training Certificate
• Trainings hosted by TWRI, NRI, or other academic based institutes on water and land management.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills 
• Problem-solving: The ability to identify and resolve issues effectively 
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with colleagues 
• Adaptability: Adjusting to changing work environments and priorities 
• Leadership: Guiding and inspiring others 
• Time Management: Meeting deadlines and managing resources efficiently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within an office or cubicle and may have occasional field work, including job sites or construction locations, which will expose the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time.