Example Job Descriptions
Example from Minnesota - Northland NEMO
Example from Connecticut - CT NEMO
Example from California - CA NEMO
Example from New York - NY NEMO
Example from Vermont - VT NEMO
Example from Minnesota
Sea Grant College Program
University of Minnesota
TITLE: Coastal Communities Extension Educator
LOCATION: Washburn Hall, University of Minnesota Duluth Campus
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coastal communities extension educator position will serve as the
coastal communities and land use planning extension educator for the
University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program. S/he will work with
interested local governmental units, individual communities, citizen
groups, and the U of MN extension service to help communities protect
water resources through development of in-depth, pro-active land use
plans, incorporating GIS-based land use data, build out scenarios,
and community visioning. The use of NEMO materials and techniques will
be a significant component of this outreach program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Extension Education 100%
The individual will develop and implement a watershed-based nonpoint
pollution education program for the MN portion of the Lake Superior Basin.
He will be expected to provide science-based outreach education to coastal
community decisionmakers and planners, government agencies, developers,
and citizen groups that encourages successful community-based environmental
protection and sustainable community development. Specifically, this
individual will address land use planning, watershed planning, and socio-economic
and environmental problems associated with growth, including stormwater
and nonpoint pollution. He will be responsible for developing an applied
outreach and technology transfer program responsive to the needs of coastal
communities in MN. Programming will also include group facilitation of
decisionmakers at the local level. In addition, the educator will be
expected to conduct some applied research and demonstration projects
that support their outreach program, and to publish the results in appropriate
technical and non-technical outlets.
This individual will
work closely with the NEMO coordinator from the Wisconsin portion of
the Lake Superior Basin to build a bi-state program
promoting cooperation among a number of governmental administrative and
educational agencies, local governmental units, Minnesota’s Lake
Superior Coastal Program, Wisconsin’s Coastal Management Program,
and the National NEMO team, based in Connecticut. The Educator will help
develop and provide a consistent program methodology with NEMO staff
in Wisconsin and the Twin Cities area. S/he will work with a bi-state
steering committee to develop a work plan, write and administer grants
for the regional program, modify National NEMO education materials to
include regional data and examples, oversee the development of an educational
website, and prepare and present educational materials and information
in cooperation with Sea Grant communications staff. Some specific responsibilities
will include:
• Facilitate a communication network among groups implementing NEMO and
other land use programs in their communities
• Work with GIS professionals to incorporate local data and case studies
into NEMO educational materials
• Stay abreast of research, projects, related watershed models, and other
activities in the region that apply to land use, water quality, model
ordinances, and NEMO, and adapt information where applicable to the program
• Develop and disseminate land use educational and technical materials
that are applicable to the basin and will help communities with decisions
affecting environmental quality
• Conduct and/or facilitate training for educators including U of MN extension
service, county water planners, state agency staff, and others that will
help them gain skills necessary to assist local land use planning efforts
• Write and administer grants cooperatively with local government units,
U of MN Extension educators, and others interested in pursuing regional
land use planning
• Conduct some applied research and demonstration projects that support
the land use outreach program and evaluate the outcomes and impacts of
programmatic efforts
In addition, the individual will also be expected to fulfill certain
core Sea Grant duties, including:
• Helping to write, edit, design, review, and/or produce documents critical
to Sea Grant such as the Strategic Plan, the Omnibus proposal, the Implementation
Plan, and the annual progress report.
• Attending staff meetings and staff retreats unless they have made other
arrangements with their supervisor.
• Maintaining their office in a professional manner, update their computer
security and virus protection software, and make sure that their computer
files and records are backed-up on a timely basis.
• Undergoing regular performance reviews with their supervisor.
• Maintaining records of outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
• Contributing to and support the overall Sea Grant mission.
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
The person in this position will be administratively responsible to the
director of the Minnesota Sea Grant Program through the associate director.
Programmatic direction for the position will come from the Western
Lake Superior Basin and Northland (joint Western Lake Superior Basin
and Twin Cities Metro) NEMO steering committees, Minnesota Sea Grant’s
advisory council, and programmatic needs assessments. The person in
this position will be expected to work closely with the U of MN Extension
Service.
APPOINTMENT
The person in this position will have a 100% annually renewable Sea
Grant appointment as an Extension Educator in the University’s
academic, professional, and administrative category, with Extension
academic
rank
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
The performance of this individual will be evaluated annually according
to Minnesota Sea Grant policies and procedures. Results of such appraisals
will be shared and discussed with this person.
QUALIFICATIONS
This person shall hold a minimum of an M.S in water quality, environmental
engineering, land use planning, or other natural resources or water-related
field. The position requires familiarity with NEMO, ArcViewtm and substantial
experience using Microsofttm Powerpoint and other word processing and
spreadsheet software. The person must have the ability to work as a
member of an interdisciplinary team to lead and facilitate meetings
with community decisionmakers, citizen groups, county water planners,
and state agency staff, and to secure funding for extension education
and applied research programs.
CODE OF CONDUCT
• Contribute to a respectful workplace and contribute as a Sea Grant team
member.
• Follow the University code of conduct regarding authorship, research,
financial transactions, expense reimbursement, vacation and sick leave
reporting, use of supplies and office equipment, supervisory duties,
use of controlled substances, outside consulting, and use of name.
• Ensure diverse and inclusive programming and employment with attention
to affirmative action.
Example from Connecticut
Associate
Educator-in-Residence (NEMO Coordinator)
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut Department of Extension is seeking a full time Associate Educator-in-Residence to coordinate and implement the Connecticut Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) Program, an educational project for local land use decision makers that promotes resource based planning and innovative site design as strategies for enabling growth while protecting natural resources. The NEMO Coordinator will also be a member of the Center for Land use Education and Research (CLEAR), a multidisciplinary team at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Responsibilities include: developing and conducting educational workshops for municipal and other audiences; coordination of the “municipal initiative” project in coordination with CT DEP; in collaboration with the Geospatial Technology Program, developing and delivering new educational products and services involving the remote sensing and geographic information system capabilities of CLEAR; working with a wide variety of partner agencies and organizations, including NEMO’s principal partners at the CT DEP and CT Sea Grant Program; oversight of the CT NEMO web site and the CT NEMO newsletter; production of a wide range of scholarly works; grant writing; project impact evaluation and reporting; and, representing the CT NEMO program in the National NEMO Network.
Minimum requirements: MS in natural resource management, land use planning, environmental engineering, or other related subject; minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience; demonstrated ability to give public presentations and to write for a non-technical audience; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team. Desired qualifications: a thorough working knowledge of the local land use process; experience with working on water quality, land use, and site design issues; experience in working with state and federal agencies; familiarity with Extension non-advocacy educational programming.
Salary and benefits: $42,000 – $48,000, commensurate with experience. Full benefits. Reappointment is annual and contingent upon availability of funds and performance.
Duty station: This position is located at the Middlesex County Extension Center in Haddam, CT.
To apply: send cover letter, resume and three references by September 15, 2003 to: Marilyn Gould, Department of Extension, Box 4036, 1376 Storrs Rd., University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. (Search #04A060).
Example from California
Coastal Community Development Advisor - California NEMO
Closing date is June 1st, 2004. For more details, go to ucanr.org/jobdescript/marine.pdf.
Example from New York
New
York Sea Grant Extension Associate - NEMO Educator Position Description
Location: SUNY/Stony Brook, NY
Position Summary
The mission of the New York Sea Grant NEMO Program is to facilitate municipal
implementation of effective Phase II stormwater management programs
and to advance Long Island’s estuary programs’ priority
water quality goals. This position entails providing direct environmental
management support to local governments. Through presentations, workshops,
consultations and work sessions, the NEMO Educator promotes implementation
of municipal stormwater management strategies. Responsible for delivery
of the New York Sea Grant NEMO Program, the NEMO Educator works to
ensure Phase II compliance and to increase intermunicipal watershed
based coastal resource restoration and protection. Under supervision
of the New York Sea Grant NEMO Program Manager, the NEMO Educator delivers
the skills, tools, and resources needed to strengthen municipal programs
that result in healthy shellfishing areas, clean bathing beaches, protected
and restored habitats, improved water quality and coastal resources
with the vitality to sustain vibrant communities.
Example from Vermont
Water Quality Educator
The University of Vermont is seeking an Entry level Water Quality Educator to serve the University of Vermont Extension and Lake Champlain Sea Grant Program.
Responsibilities will include:
Develop and implement water quality education and outreach programs for municipal officials in rural Vermont communities threatened by inappropriate and unsustainable development.
Collaborate with partner organizations to develop agricultural non point source pollution education program in support of agricultural NPS pollution reduction efforts.
Collaborate with local government, communities, planning commissions, citizen groups and UVM Extension and utilize GIS-based land-use data, water quality data and community visioning to assist communities to understand water quality issues, protect water quality and identify cost effective options for water quality improvement.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (must be completed by June 2005) in natural resource management, environmental planning or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with or knowledge of urban storm water management and water quality protection tools and applications, knowledge of agricultural non-point source pollution issues and management, and ability to develop and deliver water quality and storm water educational programs required. Effective oral and written communication skills and organizational skills required. Knowledge of general office software applications, GIS applications in land use and watershed planning, and ability to create and maintain project web site and newsletter required. Commitment to diversity and inclusion are required.
For further information, or to apply with electronic application, resume and cover letter for #030878, visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com. Tel: 802-656-3494
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
