Watershed Restoration Specialist
Quick answer
South Washington Watershed District is hiring a senior Watershed Restoration Specialist (Woodbury, MN) with a salary range of $68,000 - $80,000 per year, offering a hybrid work environment and various benefits.
- Role
- Watershed Restoration Specialist
- Organization
- South Washington Watershed District
- Location
- Woodbury, Minnesota
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $68,000 - $80,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Watershed Restoration Specialist will primarily be responsible for implementing and coordinating prescribed natural resource management activities, including hands-on work like mowing, mechanical and chemical weed control, seeding and planting, managing and coordinating work by contractors, performing ecological surveys, and collaborating with SWWD staff to develop natural resource plans. The position also involves leading SWWD’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and Aquatic Vegetation Restoration efforts.
What you'll do
- Implementing and coordinating prescribed natural resource management activities
- Performing hands-on work like mowing, mechanical and chemical weed control, seeding and planting
- Managing and coordinating work by contractors
- Performing ecological surveys
- Collaborating with SWWD staff to develop natural resource plans
- Leading SWWD’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and Aquatic Vegetation Restoration efforts
What it takes
- Comfortable and confident in operating hand tools and small equipment
- Strong plant ID skills
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
- Experienced in engaging partners and collaborators
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid personal time off, PERA retirement contributions, medical and dental insurance with health savings account (HSA) contributions, and hybrid work environment
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid work environment.
What is the compensation?
The anticipated hiring range is $68,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include comfort and confidence in operating hand tools and small equipment, strong plant ID skills, and 5+ years of relevant experience.
How or by when should I apply?
Interested candidates should apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to [email protected] by the end of the day on October 25th, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on South Washington Watershed District's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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