Streamkeepers Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Lead a citizen-science-driven watershed monitoring and stewardship program to support County restoration and conservation goals.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and report environmental data to County officials, agencies, NGOs, and the public.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and staff assistants to implement program work scope and ensure data quality.
• Maintain and upgrade the Clallam County Water Resources database and upload data to the Washington State Department of Ecology EIM system.
• Develop and implement water quality sampling plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) in compliance with state policies.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and national agencies, including the EPA, USGS, and Washington Departments of Ecology, Fish & Wildlife, and Natural Resources.
• Manage program budgets, contracts, and equipment procurement.
• Research and communicate legal issues such as property access and regulatory compliance to partners and volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, ecology, environmental science, biology, geography, planning, or a related natural resources field.
• Five (5) years of experience in water quality sampling, environmental monitoring, or related data collection activities (education may substitute for experience as specified in the full job description).
• Experience with community-level outreach and volunteer coordination related to natural resource conservation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access or other relational database systems for managing and querying datasets.
• Experience with grant or project administration and implementation related to environmental restoration projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SQL or other data query languages.
• Experience working with environmental data management systems or similar specialized tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement coverage through the PERS plan.
• Deferred compensation programs (457b and 401a).
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave accrual.
• 11 paid holidays annually and 4 personal days.
• Training and career development programs.

About the Company

Clallam County is dedicated to providing high-quality services to its residents while protecting our natural resources. The Department of Community Development (DCD) works to ensure sustainable growth and environmental stewardship through various conservation and monitoring programs.