Job Description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Watershed Representative for a 12-36 month contract assignment.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Prefer local candidates, no per diem.
This position offers a W2 hourly pay rate of $22.00 (according to experience), time and a half for overtime.

Please send me your resume to lmccarron@jsginc.com

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
Watershed Representative
Description/Comment:

TRAINING POSITION WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS MADE TO FAMILIARIZE THE INCUMBENT WITH A BROAD RANGE OF WATERSHED OPERATIONS TEAMS FUNCTIONS. WITH INCREASING EXPERIENCE, THE INCUMBENT DUTIES WILL EXPAND TO ENCOMPASS GREATER RESPONSIBILITY IN THE RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROCESS AREAS. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: ASSIST IN DEVELOPING, REVIEWING, AND UPDATING LONG-RANGE WATERSHED-BASED STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF WATER RESOURCES. ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND AGENCIES TO SOLVE WATER QUALITY AND LAND USE ISSUES. ASSIST WITH PUBLIC MEETINGS AND COALITION BUILDING. ASSIST WITH LAND USE REQUESTS AND REVIEW AND ASSIST WITH PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 26A APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES. ASSIST IN WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO WATERSHED COALITIONS. EVALUATE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT REQUESTS SEEKING ALIGNMENT WITH WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT AND CULTURAL PROTECTION GOALS. SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF SHORELINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RECREATIONAL PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN PERFORMANCE PLANS.
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, aquatic ecology, limnology, natural resource management, or closely related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree desired.
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Location: KNOXVILLE TN 37902-1401
Education:
Additional Job Details: This position will support TVA's Floating Cabins Program. Primary function will include supporting staff with routine inventory of the floating cabin population, processing Section 26a applications, stakeholder communication and other duties as assigned. This position involves work on boats and long hours outdoors. Boating experience and knowledge of marine construction methods is desirable.
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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