Indiana County Conservation District

Conservation Program Specialist (Watershed Projects)

Indiana, PA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

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About the role

Currently, this position is anticipated to be substantially supported through grant-funded watershed restoration, conservation, and related project initiatives.
Conduct project site visits and assist with project planning, implementation oversight, project documentation, construction coordination, and project monitoring activities.
Track project accomplishments, environmental outcomes, financial expenditures, performance measures, grant deliverables, and project milestones associated with funded projects.

Office work is performed in a collaborative professional office environment with regular interaction among District staff, municipalities, consultants, contractors, funding agencies, watershed organizations, landowners, and partner organizations.
The position will play a key role in supporting the Watershed Alliance of Indiana County and strengthening relationships with watershed organizations and project partners throughout the region.
Develop project budgets, cost estimates, funding strategies, match documentation, and implementation schedules associated with watershed projects and grant proposals.
Coordinate with engineers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, municipalities, watershed organizations, and project partners throughout project development and implementation.
Support watershed organizations and project partners by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with project development activities, and coordinating implementation efforts associated with funded projects.
OTHER CRITICAL FUNCTIONS (5% of time): Maintain records and documentation associated with grants, watershed programs, and delegated programs.

Employees may occasionally be required to utilize a personal vehicle for field work or travel purposes when a District vehicle is unavailable.
Occasional evening meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, or project-related activities may be required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Assist with the preparation of District annual reports, grant accomplishment summaries, project success stories, funding reports, and other organizational reporting materials.

The position will assist with development of watershed restoration priorities, implementation strategies, partnership initiatives, and funding opportunities that support long-term watershed health and restoration goals.
Prepare reimbursement requests, progress reports, final reports, grant amendments, funding requests, and other documentation required by funding agencies and project partners.
Maintain project files, grant files, reimbursement documentation, contracts, procurement records, monitoring data, correspondence, and other records associated with watershed projects and grants.
Assist District staff with educational events, outreach activities, demonstrations, workshops, and special projects.

This listing is sourced directly from Indiana County Conservation District's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.