Job Opening for North Thompson River Water Quality Project Coordinator Position – Apply by October 30

The North Thompson River Water Quality Project, which is overseen by the Adair, Madison, and Union County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), has an opening for a Project Coordinator.  The position can be full-time or part-time, and the duty station is negotiable between the USDA Service Centers in Madison County (Winterset) and Union County (Creston). 

The primary objectives of the project are to improve water quality in the North Thompson River by reducing sediment delivery from erosion on cropland and pastureland by installing planned Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as Grassed Waterways, Terraces, Water and Sediment Control Basins, and Grade Stabilization Structures.  Some of the main job duties include outreach activities, assisting with planning, implementing and certifying BMPs, evaluating environmental benefits of practices, helping to update the watershed assessment, and tracking and reporting progress.   

More details about the position, including instructions on how to apply, can be found in the position announcement below. 

The application deadline is Wednesday, October 30, 2024. 

To learn more about the North Thompson River Water Quality Project, visit this page.