Water-related Job Listings:
You can view job listings and other employment resources on the Water Center’s Job Board at
https://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/.
If you are an employer and want to advertise an open position, please email the following information to
jane...@vt.edu (“janewalk” at “vt.edu”): title of open position, name of employer,
closing date or review date if applicable, location of position, and a link to the job announcement. If the job announcement is posted on a page with a search feature, please include instructions for how to find the job (e.g., search “water” or search job
position number “1234”).
Provided by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center (Water Center). Thank you to Julia Porter for developing today’s list of job opportunities.
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Special Announcement: AmeriCorps State Programs -- https://servevirginia.org/about-us/americorps/virginia-americorps-programs/
-- Managed by Serve Virginia and organizations receiving grants to plan and implement AmeriCorps programs.
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1.) Job Opportunities with Closing Dates
(++ indicates new addition)
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Soil & Water - Deputy Director of Water Resources, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation – Closes: June 13, 2026
-- Richmond, VA -- https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs
++ Green Infrastructure Summer Internship, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay – Closes: June 14, 2026 – Annapolis, MD (8-week, part-time) --
https://www.allianceforthebay.org/get-involved/careers/
++ Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Regulatory Specialist, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
– Closes: June 16, 2026 -- Woodbridge, VA -- https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs
++ Chesapeake Bay Program’s Communications and Strategic Engagement Team Staffer, Chesapeake Research Consortium -- Closing Date: June 17, 2026 -- Edgewater, MD --
https://chesapeake.org/positions/
++ Watershed Coordinator, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
– Closes: June 18, 2026 -- Abingdon, VA – https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs
++ Solid Waste Coordinator, Northern Virginia Regional Commission -- Closing Date: June 19, 2026 -- Northern VA --
https://www.novaregion.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/883
++ Watershed Conservation Field Technician, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay -- Closing Date: June 21, 2026 -- Lancaster, PA --
https://www.allianceforthebay.org/get-involved/careers/
++ Science Communication & Interpretation Specialist, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve -- Closing Date: June 26, 2026 -- Gloucester, VA --
https://williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM
(search “science”)
++ Manager, Office of Stormwater Permitting and Compliance, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
– Closes: June 29, 2026 -- Richmond, VA -- https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs
++ Development Manager, Potomac Conservancy -- Closing Date: June 30, 2026 -- Bethesda, MD --
https://potomac.org/careers
++ Data Project Manager, Chesapeake Conservancy -- Closing Date: June 30, 2026
-- Annapolis, MD -- https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/
(“About Us,” “Work With Us”)
++ Director of Land Conservation, Chesapeake Conservancy -- Closing Date: June 30, 2026 -- Annapolis, MD --
https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/
(“About Us,” “Work With Us”)
++ Natural Resource Manager, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability
-- Closing Date: July 22, 2026 -- Towson, MD -- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baltimorecounty
(search “natural resources”)
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2.) Job Opportunities Open Until Filled
(++ indicates new addition)
++ Environmental Scientist, Ecosystem Services -- Charlottesville, VA --
https://ecosystemservices.us/careers/
++ Dam Modeler and GIS Analyst, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation – Richmond, VA --
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs
++ Program Support Specialist, Lord Fairfax SWCD – (priority will be given to applications received by July 2, 2026) -- Strasburg, VA --
https://vaswcd.org/employment/
++ GIS Technician, Casey Trees -- Washington, D.C. --
https://caseytrees.org/careers/
++ Tree Operations Crew Member, Casey Trees
-- Washington, D.C. -- https://caseytrees.org/careers/
++ Digital Media Intern, Choose Clean Water Coalition -- Annapolis, MD --
https://www.choosecleanwater.org/opportunities
++ Office Manager, Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) -- Gaithersburg, MD --
https://iwla.org/careers/
++ Conservation Director, Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) -- Gaithersburg, MD --
https://iwla.org/careers/
++ Water Plant Operator, Anson County, NC -- Anson County, NC --
https://www.co.anson.nc.us/Jobs.aspx
(search “water”)
++ Land Stewardship Manager, Willowsford Conservancy -- Aldie, VA --
https://willowsfordconservancy.org/about-us/#jobs
++ Program & Engagement Associate, Willowsford Conservancy -- Aldie, VA (Loudoun County, VA) --
https://willowsfordconservancy.org/about-us/#jobs
++ Postdoctoral Associate, Hydrologic Innovation and Remote Sensing and the Earth Observation Innovation Lab, Geoscience Department, Virginia Tech
-- Blacksburg, VA -- https://jobs.vt.edu/
(search: “water”)
++ Internships, Blue Ridge PRISM -- Remote, near Charlottesville, VA preferred --
https://blueridgeprism.org/careers
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Water Resources Engineer, Ecosystem Services – Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid) --
https://ecosystemservices.us/careers/
++ Conservation Specialist, Tri-County/City SWCD -- Fredericksburg, VA --
https://vaswcd.org/employment/
++ Research Specialist, Advanced - Water Quality Project Coordinator, Virginia Institute of Marine Science - Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) – Reviews
Begin: May 25, 2026 -- Gloucester Point, VA -- https://williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM
(search “water”)
++ Agricultural Conservation Program Manager, Monacan SWCD – Goochland, Va --
https://vaswcd.org/employment/
++ Postdoctoral Associate,
Virginia Tech College of Engineering (Occoquan PFAS Fingerprinting and Forensics projects, 535155) -- Manassas, VA --
https://jobs.vt.edu/
(search: “water”)
++ Environmental Education and Community Outreach Coordinator, Sustainability Matters – Remote / Northern Virginia --
https://www.sustainabilitymatters.earth/jobs1/educator/outreach
++ Natural Resources Youth Education Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech -- (Reviews Begin: March 31, 2026) – Mount Crawford, VA --
https://jobs.vt.edu/
(search: “water”)
++ Teacher
Naturalist,
Reston Association -- Reston, VA -- https://www.reston.org/278/Careers-at-RA
(seasonal; see “View All Opportunities”)
++ Soil & Water: Dam Rehabilitation Engineer, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation – Virginia --
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs
++ Explorers Educator (Part-time), Blue Sky Fund – Richmond, VA --
https://blueskyfund.org/get-involved/employment
++ Adventure Program Instructor (Part-time), Blue Sky Fund – Richmond, VA --
https://blueskyfund.org/get-involved/employment
++ Senior Resource Development Lead - Roanoke, VA, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) – Roanoke, VA --
https://sercap.org/about/career-opportunities
++ Environmental Systems Trainer, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) – Roanoke, VA/ Pittsboro, NC / Columbia, SC --
https://sercap.org/about/career-opportunities
++ Technical Assistance Provider (3 positions), Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) – Roanoke, VA/ Frederick, MD/ Frankford, DE--
https://sercap.org/about/career-opportunities
++ Section Chief of Resource Protection (Stormwater Division), James City County -- Williamsburg, VA --
https://careers.jamescitycountyva.gov/jobs/search
(search “resource”)
++ Urban Forestry Manager, Casey Trees -- Washington, D.C. -- https://caseytrees.org/careers/
++ Staff Attorney, Potomac Riverkeeper Network -- (Review Date: June 8, 2026) -- Washington D.C. --
https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/category/employment/
++ Development Intern, Chesapeake Bay Trust -- Annapolis, MD --
https://cbtrust.org/employment-opportunities/
(10 hours/week: July 2026-May 2027)
++ IT/Systems Senior Officer, Chesapeake Bay Trust -- Annapolis, MD --
https://cbtrust.org/employment-opportunities/
++ Faculty Research Assistant-Waterways and Bays Restoration Coordinator, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) – (Best Consideration Date: May 29, 2026) -- Annapolis, MD/hybrid --
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCES
(search “restoration”)
++ Executive Director, Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) -- Best Consideration Date: December 7, 2025 -- Annapolis, MD --
https://chesapeake.org/positions/
++ Outreach Coordinator, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake (IPC)
– Best Consideration Date: May 21, 2026 -- Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and Baltimore area --
https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/jobs
++ Urban Ecology and Sustainability Educator, Living Classrooms Foundation -- Baltimore, MD --
https://livingclassroomsfoundation.easyapply.co/
++ Garden and Environment Educator, Living Classrooms Foundation -- Baltimore, MD --
https://livingclassroomsfoundation.easyapply.co/
++ Land Development/Site Design Engineer, Mid-Level, CityScape Engineering -- Baltimore, MD --
https://baltimorecityscape.com/current-job-opportunities/
++ Agent Associate, Watershed Restoration Educator, University of Maryland Extension -- Best Consideration Date: May 14, 2026 -- Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, MD --
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP
(search “restoration”)
++ Human Resources Coordinator, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) – (Best Consideration Date: July 1, 2026) -- Cambridge, MD --
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCES
(search “human resources”)
++ Faculty Research Assistant-Oyster Hatchery, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) – Cambridge, MD --
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCES
(search “oyster”)
++ Paddling Summer Program Staff, Sultana Education Foundation -- Chestertown, MD --
https://sultanaeducation.org/employment/.
++ Watershed Innovation Technician, Washington College -- Chestertown, MD --
https://www.washcoll.edu/people_departments/offices/human-resources/employment/index.php
(search “watershed”)
++ Project Ecologist I (Water Resources ), Ecotone LLC -- Cockeysville, MD --
https://www.ecotoneinc.com/careers/
++ Restoration Designer II-III (Water Resources), Ecotone LLC -- Cockeysville, MD --
https://www.ecotoneinc.com/careers/
++ Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, University of Maryland College Park – Best Consideration Date: May 6, 2026 -- College Park, MD --
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP
(search “sustainability”)
++ Assistant Director and Program Leader, Environmental & Natural Resource Programs, University of Maryland Extension
-- Best Consideration Date: May 22, 2026 -- College Park, MD -- https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP
(search “water”)
++ Landscape Foreman (I), Howard EcoWorks -- Maryland -- https://www.howardecoworks.org/permanent-positions
++ Senior Crew Member/Leader (2 positions), Howard EcoWorks -- Columbia, MD --
https://www.howardecoworks.org/permanent-positions
++ Seasonal Educator, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center -- Easton, MD --
https://phillipswharf.org/available-positions/
++ Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager, Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) – (Reviews begin: May 18, 2026) -- Mount Rainier, MD --
https://ndc-md.org/careers
++ Grants and Communication Specialist Opening (Grant Funded Position), Town of Oxford -- Oxford, MD --
https://www.oxfordmd.gov/196/Employment-Opportunities
++ Research Scientist (Grant Funded Position), Town of Oxford -- Oxford, MD --
https://www.oxfordmd.gov/196/Employment-Opportunities
++ Executive Director, Wicomico Environmental Trust -- Reviews begin: March 15, 2026 – Hybrid/Salisbury, MD --
https://www.wicomicoenvironment.org/about-wicomico-environment/executive-director
++ Summer Work, Cacapon Institute -- East Panhandle of WV --
https://www.cacaponinstitute.org/job-announcements/
++ Assistant Professor in Climate Change and Resiliency, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences -- Knoxville, TN --
https://eeps.utk.edu/about/work-with-us/
(starts: August 1, 2026)
++ Assistant Professor in Critical Zone Geoscience, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences -- Knoxville, TN --
https://eeps.utk.edu/about/work-with-us/
++ Director of Water Resources, Anson County, NC -- Anson County, NC --
https://www.co.anson.nc.us/Jobs.aspx
(search “water”)
++ Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Anson County, NC – Anson County, NC --
https://www.co.anson.nc.us/Jobs.aspx
(search “water”)
++ Principal Engineer, Dorchester County -- Dorchester, SC --
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dorchestercounty
(search “engineer”)
++ Engineer, Berkeley County -- Moncks Corner, SC -- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeleycountysc
(search “engineer”)
++ MS4 Project Manager, Aulick Engineering -- Atlanta GA, Columbia SC, Charleston SC, Greenville SC, or Durham
NC -- https://www.aulickengineering.com/careers/
(search: “MS4”)
++ Senior
Drainage Engineer, Aulick Engineering -- Atlanta GA, Columbia SC, Charleston SC, Greenville SC, or Durham NC, plus remote opportunities available in TN --
https://www.aulickengineering.com/careers/
++ Senior Hydraulic Engineer,
Aulick Engineering -- Atlanta GA, Columbia SC, Charleston SC, Greenville SC, or Durham NC --
https://www.aulickengineering.com/careers/
++ Director of Development, Lancaster Conservancy -- Lancaster City, PA --
https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/jobs/
++ Vice President of Development, Lancaster Farmland Trust -- Strasburg, PA --
https://lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/get-involved/join-our-team/
++ Civil Engineer, S.E. Minor & Co. -- Greenwich, CT -- https://seminor.com/job-openings/
++ Water Resources Engineer, Staff or Senior Staff, Inter-Fluve
– Hood River, OR -- https://interfluve.com/careers/
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3.) Multiple Positions Currently Available
(++ indicates new organization or known new jobs posted with the organization)
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Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay -- Washington D.C., Annapolis, MD, Lancaster
PA, and Richmond, VA -- https://www.allianceforthebay.org/get-involved/careers/
++ A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc., (AMT) -- Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, etc. --
https://jobs.lever.co/amtengineering/
++ Aulick Engineering -- Atlanta GA, Columbia SC, Charleston SC, Greenville SC, or Durham NC --
https://www.aulickengineering.com/careers/
++ Biohabitats – nationwide -- https://www.biohabitats.com/about-us/careers/
++ Blue Sky Fund -- Richmond, VA -- https://blueskyfund.org/get-involved/employment
++ Brushy Fork Environmental Consulting, Inc. – Trade, TN -- https://bfec.org/about-3/
++ Casey Trees -- Washington, D.C. --
https://caseytrees.org/careers/
++ Center for Biological Diversity – nationwide -- https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/about/jobs/
++ Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum -- St. Michaels, MD -- https://cbmm.org/join-our-team/
++ Chesapeake Bay Trust
-- Annapolis, MD --
https://cbtrust.org/employment-opportunities/
++ Chesapeake Conservancy
---- Annapolis, MD --
https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/
++ City of Chesapeake -- Chesapeake, VA --
https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/search
(search “water,” “stormwater,” etc.)
++ City of Virginia Beach – Virginia Beach, VA -- https://virginiabeach.gov/careers
(search “stormwater,” “engineer,” etc.)
++ Clean Water Action – nationwide -- https://cleanwater.org/about/jobs
++ Conservation Legacy --
https://conservationlegacy.org/search-all-positions
++ Howard Ecoworks – Maryland -- https://www.howardecoworks.org/employment
++ Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA)
-- Gaithersburg, MD --
https://iwla.org/careers/
++ Living Classrooms Foundation
-- Baltimore, MD --
https://livingclassroomsfoundation.easyapply.co/
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Maryland --
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/
++ The Nature Conservancy – search Virginia, Maryland, etc. --
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/
++ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality – Multiple Locations across North Carolina --
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/work-deq
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Reston Association -- Reston, VA --
https://www.reston.org/278/Careers-at-RA
(see “View All Opportunities”)
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Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) – VA, MD, DE,
etc. -- https://sercap.org/about/career-opportunities
++ ShoreRivers -- Easton, MD -- https://www.shorerivers.org/jobs
++ Trout Unlimited – Washington, DC area, etc. -- https://www.tu.org/about/jobs-and-internships/
++ University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) – Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, MD; Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, Baltimore, MD; Maryland Sea Grant College, College Park, MD --
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCES
++ U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – Viriginia, West Virginia, etc. --
https://www.usgs.gov/human-capital/employment-and-information-center
++ Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. -- Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Williamsburg, VA, etc. --
https://careers-vhb.icims.com/jobs/intro
++ Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts – throughout Virginia --
https://vaswcd.org/employment/
++ Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation – throughout Virginia --
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs
(Virginia State Parks -- https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/jobs)
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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – throughout Virginia –
https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs
++ Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA, etc. --
https://jobs.vt.edu/
(search: “water”)
++ Willowsford Conservancy -- Aldie, VA -- https://willowsfordconservancy.org/about-us/#jobs