Natural Resource Protection Specialist
Quick answer
South Carolina Rural Water Association is hiring a remote-hybrid Natural Resource Protection Specialist (entry-level) paying $25 - $30 per hour up to 30 hours per week with benefits.
- Role
- Natural Resource Protection Specialist
- Organization
- South Carolina Rural Water Association
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina (remote-hybrid)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $25 - $30 per hour up to 30 hours per week
- Category
- Other
The role
The South Carolina Rural Water Association is seeking a natural resource management professional for a part-time position, with the possibility of becoming full-time as additional funding is secured.
What you'll do
- Work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities
- Coordinate and facilitate collaboration among forestry, water, and natural resource partners across South Carolina
- Build and maintain partnerships with private landowners, public water utilities, conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, technical service providers, and other stakeholders
- Support the development and implementation of EPA Section 319 Watershed Planning and Implementation, USDA Forest Service, and other grant-funded initiatives
- Assist with the development of South Carolina Forestry Commission Stewardship Management Plans
- Conduct watershed assessments, GIS-based prioritization analyses, and other technical evaluations supporting watershed protection and emerging private environmental markets
What it takes
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management / Environmental Science
- 1+ years of operating ESRI’s ArcPro GIS software
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Formal report writing skills
- Public speaking proficiency
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel extensively including occasional overnight stays
What you'll bring
How we treat you
401k with 5% employer match, travel reimbursement at the Federal rate per mile
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is remote-hybrid based in Columbia, South Carolina.
What is the compensation?
Hourly pay: $25 - $30 per hour up to 30 hours per week. Benefits include a 401k with 5% employer match and travel reimbursement at the Federal rate per mile.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include self-directed project management, operating ESRI’s ArcPro GIS software, Microsoft Office proficiency, formal report writing skills, public speaking proficiency, and reliable transportation with willingness to travel extensively including occasional overnight stays.
How do I apply?
Please submit a cover letter and resume to James Kilgo at [email protected]. Call (803) 667-9699 for any questions related to the job post. When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
How to apply
Apply directly on South Carolina Rural Water Association's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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