Senior Water Resources Planner
NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and experience with watershed planning concepts required. Knowledge of
other environmental and regional planning areas a plus.
Experience using GIS based watershed modeling tools such as BASINS, L-THIA or
equivalent
Knowledge or experience in other areas of water planning such as water supply and/or stormwater management.
Degree in water resources, environmental planning, or related field, and 5 + years
experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired.
Motivated self-starter able to work and produce independently.
Experience working with spreadsheets, word processing, and communications software
as well as PC equipment. GIS experience a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
Ability to work well as a team member
Experience with group facilitation and project coordination skills
Demonstrated ability to prepare and give public presentations
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES
Work with multiple local watershed planning organizations and efforts.
Convene and lead regional watershed advisory group.
Update Regional Watershed Plan Framework with local watershed plans.
Integrate local watershed plans into regional planning activities.
Collect information to develop regional watershed models, assist in preparing and
writing water quality and impervious surface portions of the 2040 Comprehensive
Regional Plan.
Create water quality-related planning tools and checklists.
Grant Writing and Project Development.
Other duties, as assigned.
ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
Full-time – Professional (A)
SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: Salary: $45,627 – 47,654 (Depending on
Qualifications)
RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER:
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The employer reserves the right not to fill this position.
APPLY WITH LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Kathy Luther,
Director of Environmental Management
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, Indiana 46368-6409
219-763-6060, ext. 127; fax 219-762-1653; kluther@nirpc.org
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