Water Quality Specialist

Job Title: Water Quality Specialist Compensation: $62,470.46 (or 10% increase, whichever is greater) Job Description Coordinate Forest Water Quality Program within a multi‑region area. Administer federal grants. Perform BMP Assurance Exams and BMP Surveys. Develop forestry demonstration areas. Conduct Forest Water Quality training for GFC personnel. Conduct Master Timber Harvester and Continuing Logger Education workshops. Provide input on State, Regional, and National Forest Water Quality issues. Provide information for annual Forest Water Quality Report. Represent the agency building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, cooperators, and the public to cultivate a spirit of cooperation and communication. Compile reports and make presentations on regional accomplishments to a wide audience. Provide technical assistance, education, and outreach to non‑industrial private forest landowners, forestry professionals, etc. Plan and conduct landowner meetings, workshops, and field days. Train field staff and private sector personnel on Georgia Best Management Practices and provide other training as needed. Promote and recognize best management practices across the region, especially loggers doing great work on the landscape. Assist Water Quality Coordinator on special projects as needed. Perform administrative responsibilities, including monthly and yearly reporting. Minimum Requirements Completion of a bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest resources, or another forestry major that includes core forestry coursework from an SAF‑accredited school. Two years of experience at the Forester 2 (NRP021) level and/or higher or position equivalent. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking ability. Proficiency in MS Office programs, including PowerPoint. Occasional overnight travel within and outside the state. Preferred Qualifications Four years of experience at the Forester 3 (NRP022) level with one year of forestry BMP water‑quality experience. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest resources, or a closely related major from an SAF‑accredited school. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking ability. Proficiency in MS Office programs, including PowerPoint. Occasional overnight travel within and outside the state. Work coverage area and location may change depending on program workload and applicant pool. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr