Stream Buffer Specialist

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:38:00 GMT

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Stream Buffer Specialist based out of Cumberland and Franklin Counties and travel throughout south-central PA will be required. This is a grant funded term position.

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional non-profit conservation organization working solely to save the Bay. Established in 1967, CBF has a staff of approximately 185 employees working in offices in Annapolis Maryland; Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C., and in 15 field education program locations. CBF's headquarters office is in the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first LEED platinum building.

CBF has an annual budget of approximately $21 million and is supported by more than 200,000 members and e-subscribers. For more information on CBF please visit www.cbf.org.

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

Stream Buffer Specialist provides technical assistance for restoration projects with direct interaction with landowners and related project partners. A majority of work is focused on project implementation with related duties of a variety of types to advance CBF’s work in stream and wetland restoration.

Essential functions include:

Provide technical assistance on restoration projects via various programs run by CBF and partners – this task will be the primary duty of this position.
Perform related tasks to advance CBF restoration efforts including outreach to promote work, data collection to assess effectiveness of restoration and restoration methods, work with partners to advance restoration – agencies, watershed groups, sportsman groups, etc., maintain accurate records of project work, coordinate with partners as needed for grant delivery.
Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or experience commensurate. Ability to use computers and applications relevant to conservation is expected. Good familiarity with production agriculture is very valuable.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history and requirements no later than June 24, 2013.

Human Resources/FY13-36-PASBS
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Cbf_employment@cbf.org

CBF offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a tax deferred annuity plan. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Stream Buffer Specialist