Watershed Representative

Johnson Service Group

Chattanooga, TN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Biology, Botany, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Forestry, Insurance, Land Use, Organizational Skills, Plant Ecology, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Resource Management, Stewardship, Technical Support, Water Quality Testing

LOCATION

Chattanooga, TN

POSTED

5 days ago

Watershed Representative
Location: Chattanooga, TN or Muscle Shoals, AL (On-Site)

Position Type: Contract (12 Months)

Pay Rate: $23.75 / hour

Proposed Schedule: September 7, 2026 September 30, 2027

Position Overview
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Watershed Representative to support the largest public energy provider in the U.S. This is a 12-month contract position focused on conducting environmental reviews for Section 26a permits on TVA reservoirs and assisting with land use contract management.

This is a training and developmental role where assignments will familiarize you with a broad range of watershed operations team functions. As you gain experience, your duties will expand to encompass greater responsibility across Resource Stewardship process areas.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental & Permit Reviews: Assist with environmental reviews for Section 26a permit applications and land use requests; process approvals in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Contract & Resource Management: Assist with managing land use contracts and evaluate shoreline management requests to ensure alignment with watershed improvement and cultural protection goals.
Strategy & Public Engagement: Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating long-range, watershed-based strategies to protect and improve water resource quality. Help build partnerships with diverse groups, agencies, and watershed coalitions, including supporting public meetings.
Project Support: Support the implementation of shoreline improvement, resource management, and recreational projects as outlined in performance plans. Provide technical support to watershed coalitions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree (BA or BS) in Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Plant Sciences, or a related environmental discipline.
Strong interest in environmental stewardship, water quality improvement, and land use management.
Excellent communication and organizational skills for working with cross-functional teams and public stakeholders.

JSG provides access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Company

Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1984

WEBSITE

https://www.jsginc.com/