Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Saint Paul, MN

The Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA), a 5-state interstate organization, is seeking a skilled individual to work with its interagency Water Quality Task Force on a 15-month project to: 1) examine nutrient levels and localized impacts of nutrients on the Upper Mississippi River (UMR), and 2) develop a biological assessment guidance document for UMR states' Clean Water Act water quality programs.

Position Overview:

The Water Quality Specialist will be the primary staff person responsible for the nutrient component of this project, with duties including collecting and reviewing data and reports; communicating with agencies, researchers, and others to obtain information; gathering feedback from the UMRBA Water Quality Task Force and other subject matter experts; and report writing. 

For the biological assessment project component, the Water Quality Specialist's duties will include research, document review, and data gathering; obtaining feedback and information from the Task Force; and other activities as assigned by the UMRBA Water Quality Program Director.

Additionally, the Water Quality Specialist will provide staff support to Task Force meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in water resources, natural resources, environmental science/management, or related field.  Graduate degree preferred.
• Professional experience in water resources, water quality monitoring, and/or the Clean Water Act.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, database, and GIS applications.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically.

Hours: 40 hours per week
Term of Employment: 15 months

Compensation: Salary Range: $18.00 to $22.60 per hour. Benefits: Additional 25 percent of salary in lieu of pension and medical insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan (employee contributions only); Paid holidays and paid leave after 3 months service

Application Deadline: February 16, 2010

To Apply:

Please submit resume and brief writing sample. (If using e-mail, please submit resume and writing sample as attachments to your message.)

Dave Hokanson, Water Quality Program Director
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association
408 St. Peter Street, Suite 415
St. Paul, MN  55102

UMRBA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, gender identity, gender orientation, family status, or mental or physical limitations unrelated to bona fide job requirements.