Stream Restoration Specialist
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Working Title | Stream Restoration Specialist |
|---|---|
| Department | Center for Environmental Restoration |
| Compensation Title | Stream Restoration Project Manager |
| Position Number | 30024229 |
| Position Status | Contract |
| Work Schedule | M-F 37.5 hours/week; occasional overnight travel and weekend assignments may be required; may work longer and fewer workdays to meet 37.5 hours per week; must coordinate vacation schedule with supervisor to ensure available supervision of field crew. |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Months per Year | 12 |
| Commitment to Inclusive Excellence | Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. |
| Purpose of Position | Manage and complete assessment, design, construction, and other tasks for Kentucky Utilities and other stream mitigation projects. |
| Primary Responsibilities | Manage and conduct assessment of stream type and condition using standard stream bioassessment protocols, surveying, and GPS/GIS mapping techniques; Manage and conduct stream, wetland, and riparian buffer restoration and construction, including earth moving equipment operation and supervision, subcontractor management, sediment and erosion control, native planting, and health and safety; Assemble, maintain, and manage field vehicles, tools, equipment, instruments, computers, software, etc. |
| Qualifications | Demonstrated experience in basic sight level surveying, GPS, GIS, employee and subcontractor oversight, construction equipment operation and maintenance, chain saw operation, health and safety program implementation, Excel spreadsheets, and USEPA Rapid bioassessment protocol. Stream restoration experience highly desirable. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. |
| Minimum Education | 1-2 Years of College |
| Preferred Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Minimum Experience | 3 years |
| Salary | $42,549 Annual Minimum |
| Pay Grade | S70 |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number | 2022S1720 |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 09/23/2022 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12406 |
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1