The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) is a national 501(c) nonprofit organization that works with communities to provide clean water and healthy natural resources. For over 30 years, the organization has provided direct services and training to communities, conducted applied research, and developed a growing membership program.

Join the CWP team and use your skills to make a substantial difference in watershed practices across the nation. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and 1 to 5 years of related experience to fill a Water Resources Professional I position. This position will include opportunities to work on a wide variety of CWP projects in a fast-paced environment that requires individuals that can work efficiently, produce high quality deliverables on-time and on-budget, and have excellent communication skills. This is a mostly virtual position; however, the candidate should be located within driving distance to the CWP office (Fulton, MD) as occasional travel to the office is needed to facilitate communication and efficient work progress. Pennsylvania-based location would be desirable. Some example tasks include:

• Performing GIS mapping and analysis
• Conducting field work
• Writing plans and reports related to watershed planning and stormwater management
• Conducting codes and ordinances reviews
• Conducting literature reviews and research on watershed and stormwater
• Implementing stormwater management programs
• Assisting with technical trainings
• Assisting with project management, such as meetings, reports, and budgets
• Interacting with clients and/or grant administrators on project status and developments
• Assisting with plan and design of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
• Conducting site assessments for water quality improvements and stormwater retrofits

The successful applicant will have proficient time management, project completion, and teamwork skills along with a wide variety of technical skills to be easily plugged into projects and quickly adapt to a fast-paced working environment.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, forestry, water resources engineering, or related field. Strong writing and speaking skills essential, with demonstrated ability to translate complex engineering and science concepts into clear and understandable terms. On occasion may be expected to walk up 3 to 5 miles per day and lift/carry objects weighing up to 20 lbs over various terrain. Additional desirable skills and experience include:

• Knowledge of stormwater regulations and requirements (urban and agricultural, federal, state, and local)
• Working with local or state governments
• NPDES MS4 permitting and program development
• Stormwater BMP/Green Stormwater Infrastructure design/conceptual planning
• GIS skills (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online) and ability to innovate and problem solve new GIS solutions
• Facilitation of stakeholder input and skilled in communicating to a variety of different audiences, such as elected officials, boards, technical staff and residents
• Watershed plan development and/or implementation
• Grant administration
• Strong organizational skills, including tracking and managing multiple tasks and priorities

Experience with project implementation is strongly desired. This position is primarily virtual but requires field work and travel throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and other parts of the country for projects as needed. Actual travel is expected to be less than 20% per year.

Salary and Benefits: This position is expected to pay between $55,000 to $62,000 depending on education & experience. CWP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Substantial medical and dental insurance reimbursements for domestic partners and families
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401k and up to 4% employer-contributed retirement plans
• Generous paid time off for vacations and holidays (accumulate 20 days of combined leave per year)
• Comprehensive operations & IT support for work at home

How to Apply: Interested in joining us? Please submit, via email to Beth Uhler (beu@cwp.org), a cover letter referencing your interest in working for the Center and availability, along with a current resume by February 28, 2025.

The Center for Watershed Protection is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and employment practices, and committed to providing employees with a positive work environment for all. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.

The Center for Watershed Protection works to protect, restore, and enhance our streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and bays. We create viable solutions and partnerships for responsible land and water management so that every community has clean water and healthy natural resources to sustain diverse life. At the Center for Watershed Protection, we want everybody to know that an integrated watershed approach is the key to ensuring a future of fresh, clean water, healthy natural resources, and ultimately, life on earth. Since 1992, the Center for Watershed Protection has been working in numerous communities to provide the solutions for clean water and healthy natural resources. Our work is based on sound scientific research and guided by a passion for advancing the state-of-the art, ensuring practitioners have the right tools, and promoting the widespread implementation of the most effective watershed management techniques.

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