Job Listings -- Posted 2025.12.31

[Walker, Jane]

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: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Internship Virtual Open House -- January 7, 2026 (1-3pm) -- This virtual information session will provide insight on DEQ's 2026 Summer Internship Program for current college sophomores and juniors. Locations of the internships are Abingdon, Glen Allen, Harrisonburg, Salem, Virginia Beach, and Woodbridge VA. For more information and to register, see https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs and https://deq.virginia.gov/internopenhouse. Organized by the Virginia DEQ.
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1.) Job Opportunities with Closing Dates (++ indicates new addition)
   ++ Water Supervisor, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality -- Closing Date: January 5, 2026 -- Richmond, VA -- https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs  (search “water”)
   ++ Stormwater Compliance Specialist, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality -- Closing Date: January 6, 2026 -- Salem, VA -- https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs (search “stormwater”)
   ++ Landowner Assistance Coordinator, Talbot Soil Conservation District -- Closing Date: January 7, 2026 -- Choptank River Watershed -- https://www.talbotscd.com/join-our-team
   ++ CBLP VA Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) – Rolling Application; Closing Date: January 9, 2026 -- Virginia -- https://www.wetlandswatch.org/work-with-us.
   ++ Neighborhood Resilience Project Manager, Wetlands Watch – Closing Date: January 9, 2026 -- Norfolk, VA -- https://www.wetlandswatch.org/work-with-us
   ++ Water Resources Internships, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin -- Closing Date: January 9, 2026 -- Rockville, MD -- https://www.potomacriver.org/about-icprb/jobs/.
   ++ Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay -- Closing Date: January 11, 2026 -- Lancaster, PA -- https://www.allianceforthebay.org/get-involved/careers/.
   ++ Watershed Conservation Field Technician, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay -- Closing Date: January 11, 2026 -- Lancaster, PA -- https://www.allianceforthebay.org/get-involved/careers/.
   ++ Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Inspector, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality -- Closing Date: January 12, 2026 -- Salem, VA -- https://www.deq.virginia.gov/news-info/jobs (search “petroleum”)
   ++ Research Associate (2026-2028), Environmental Law Institute -- Closing Date: January 19, 2026 -- Washington, D.C. -- https://www.eli.org/employment
   ++ Internships with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) -- Closing Date: February 8, 2026 -- Annapolis, MD -- https://chesapeake.org/ncbo/
   ++ Summer 2026 Internships (multiple), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center -- Closing Date: February 15, 2026 -- Edgewater, MD -- https://serc.si.edu/internships/opportunities/2026-summer-internships
   ++ Chesapeake Bay Internship Program, Chesapeake Research Consortium -- Closing Date: March 27, 2026 -- Anne Arundel County, MD -- https://chesapeake.org/chesapeake-bay-internship-program/
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2.) Job Opportunities Open Until Filled (++ indicates new addition)
   ++ Project Coordinator/Geospatial Analyst, Chesapeake Conservancy -- hybrid, based out of either Annapolis, MD, or Selinsgrove, PA office -- https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/ (“About Us,” “Work with Us,” “Job Openings”)
   ++ Stewardship and Transaction Manager, Potomac Conservancy -- Open until filled (first consideration given to applications received by December 15, 2025) -- Northern Shenandoah Valley or West Virginia Panhandle -- https://potomac.org/careers
   ++ Grants Administrator, Sustainable Chesapeake -- Remote-within Chesapeake Bay Watershed -- https://susches.org/news/ (click on post titled “Sustainable Chesapeake is Hiring!”)
   ++ Inclusive Finance Project Coordinator, Indigenous Conservation Council -- Remote within Chesapeake Bay Watershed -- https://www.indigenous-chesapeake.net/post/we-re-hiring
   ++ Natural Resource Specialist III, Wildlife Biologist, Virginia Tech -- Blacksburg, VA -- https://jobs.vt.edu/ (search: “water”)
   ++ Department Head, Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Virginia Tech -- Blacksburg, VA -- https://jobs.vt.edu/ (search: “water”)
   ++ Research Scientist, Virginia Tech Center for Ecosystem Forecasting -- Blacksburg, VA -- https://jobs.vt.edu/ (search: “forecasting”)
   ++ Research Associate (coastal ecology project), Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation – Blacksburg, VA -- https://jobs.vt.edu/ (search: “water”)
   ++ Communications Manager, Blue Ridge PRISM -- Remote, near Charlottesville, VA preferred -- https://blueridgeprism.org/careers
   ++ Water Resources Engineer, Ecosystem Services – Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid) -- https://ecosystemservices.us/careers/
   ++ Conservation Technician, Appomattox River SWCD -- Dinwiddie, VA -- https://vaswcd.org/employment/
   ++ Spring Conservation Crew Member, Appalachian Conservation Corps (February 23-May 12, 2026) -- Harrisonburg, VA -- https://appalachiancc.org/open-positions
   ++ Spring-Summer Conservation Crew Member, Appalachian Conservation Corps (February 23-August 28, 2026) -- Harrisonburg, VA -- https://appalachiancc.org/open-positions c
   ++ AmeriCorps Crew Leader, Appalachian Conservation Corps (2 positions: Watersheds or Conservation) (February 16-May 12, 2026 OR August 18, 2026) -- Harrisonburg, VA -- https://appalachiancc.org/open-positions
   ++ Lead Scientist & River Star Business Program Manager, Elizabeth River Project -- Norfolk, VA and throughout Elizabeth River Watershed -- https://elizabethriver.org/careers/
   ++ Seasonal Environmental Educator – Learning Barge (Spring Season, February 19-May 22, 2026), Elizabeth River Project) -- Norfolk, VA and throughout Elizabeth River Watershed -- https://elizabethriver.org/careers/
   ++ Seasonal Environmental Educator – Paradise Creek Nature Park (Spring Season, March 23-June 5, 2026), Elizabeth River Project -- Portsmouth, VA -- https://elizabethriver.org/careers/
   ++ Dam Rehabilitation Engineer, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water Conservation – Richmond, VA -- 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
   ++ Technical Assistance Provider, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) – Roanoke, VA -- https://sercap.org/about/career-opportunities
   ++ Conservation Technician, Tazewell SWCD (Temporary, Part-Time Position) -- Tazewell, VA -- https://vaswcd.org/employment/
   ++ Water Resources Project Manager, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. -- Hybrid: Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Richmond, VA -- https://careers-vhb.icims.com/jobs/intro (search “water resources” and city)
   ++ Water Resources Engineer/Designer, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. -- Hybrid: Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Richmond, VA -- https://careers-vhb.icims.com/jobs/intro (search “water resources” and city)
   ++ Field Station Educator, Chincoteague Bay Field Station – Wallops Island, Virginia -- http://www.cbfieldstation.org/employment.html (Position Dates: March 2-October 30, 2026)
   ++ Associate Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources - Frederick County, Virginia Cooperative Extension -- Winchester, VA -- https://jobs.vt.edu/ (search: “water”) 
   ++ Interim Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Law Institute -- Washington, DC -- https://www.eli.org/employment
   ++ Urban Forestry Foreman, Casey Trees -- Washington D.C. -- https://caseytrees.org/careers/  
   ++ Executive Director, Howard Ecoworks – Maryland -- https://www.howardecoworks.org/employment
   ++ Community Engagement Coordinator, JBO Conservation -- Remote, with regular work on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and occasional travel to Annapolis, MD -- https://www.jboconservation.com/joinus
   ++ Program Assistant-Restoration, Chesapeake Bay Trust -- Annapolis, MD -- https://cbtrust.org/employment-opportunities/
   ++ Executive Director, Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) -- For best consideration, apply by December 7, 2025 -- Annapolis, MD -- https://chesapeake.org/positions/
   ++ Civil 3D CAD Designer & Drafter, CityScape Engineering -- Baltimore, MD -- https://baltimorecityscape.com/current-job-opportunities/ 
   ++ Executive Director, Maryland Coastal Bays Program -- Berlin, MD -- https://mdcoastalbays.org/employment-opportunities/
   ++ Volunteer Program Manager, Rock Creek Conservancy -- For best consideration, apply by December 27, 2025 -- Hybrid: Bethesda, MD at least once a week and regular travel to other areas of Rock Creek Watershed -- https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/our-team
   ++ Forest Resilience Manager, Rock Creek Conservancy – Best consideration date: November 14, 2025 -- Remote/Bethesda, MD -- https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/our-team
   ++ Paddling Summer Program Staff, Sultana Education Foundation -- Chestertown, MD -- https://sultanaeducation.org/employment/.
   ++ Project Specialist, Community Flooding, University of Maryland Extension -- College Park, MD -- https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP (search “flood”)
   ++ Extension Specialist, Regional Watershed Specialist (Lower Eastern Shore), The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) -- Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties, MD (as well as statewide) -- https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP (search “watershed”)
   ++ Summer Camp Director and Teacher Naturalist, Pickering Creek Audubon Center -- Easton, MD -- https://pickering-creek-audubon-center.breezy.hr/.
   ++ Clagett Farm Program Manager, Chesapeake Bay Foundation -- Upper Marlboro, MD -- https://www.cbf.org/career-opportunities/
   ++ Master Shipwright, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum -- St. Michaels, MD -- https://cbmm.org/join-our-team/
   ++ Shipwright/Boat Builder II, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum -- St. Michaels, MD -- https://cbmm.org/join-our-team/
   ++ Coast Kids Program Director, Assateague Coastal Trust -- Worcester and Wicomico Counties, MD -- https://www.actforbays.org/employmentopportunities
   ++ Water Resources Engineer (all-levels), Inter-Fluve – Rehoboth Beach, DE -- https://interfluve.com/water-resources-engineer/
   ++ Vice President of Finance/Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator (3 positions), Lancaster Conservancy -- Lancaster, PA -- https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/jobs/
   ++ Director of Projects, Lancaster Clean Water Partners -- Lancaster, PA -- https://lancastercleanwaterpartners.com/careers/
   ++ Civil Engineer, S.E. Minor & Co. -- Greenwich, CT -- https://seminor.com/job-openings/
   ++ Program Director, Southern Appalachians, Trout Unlimited -- Remote position within the highlands of NC, TN, SC, GA -- https://www.tu.org/about/jobs-and-internships/
   ++ 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/ Sr. Engineer / Engineer (3 positions) - Watershed Restoration WorkGroup, City of Durham -- Durham, NC -- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc (search “watershed”)
   ++ MS4 Project Manager, Aulick Engineering -- Atlanta GA, Columbia SC, Charleston SC, Greenville SC, or Durham NC -- https://www.aulickengineering.com/careers/
   ++ Engineer, Berkeley County -- Moncks Corner, SC -- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeleycountysc (search “engineer”)
   ++ Professor of History (with a focus on water), University of Wisconsin-Madison -- Madison, WI -- https://jobs.wisc.edu/home (search “history”)
   ++ Assistant Professor of Environmental Water Systems Science, Montana State University Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES) -- Bozeman, MT -- https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/search. (search “water systems”)
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3.) Multiple Positions Currently Available (++ indicates new organization or known new jobs posted with the organization)
   ++ Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay -- Lancaster, PA, Annapolis, MD, Washington D.C., Richmond, VA -- https://www.allianceforthebay.org/get-involved/careers/.
   ++ American Rivers -- Washington, DC, etc. -- https://www.americanrivers.org/about/careers/
   ++ A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc., (AMT) -- Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, etc. -- https://jobs.lever.co/amtengineering/
   ++ Anson County, NC – Anson County, NC -- https://www.co.anson.nc.us/Jobs.aspx (search “water”)
   ++ Appalachian Conservation Corps -- Harrisonburg, VA, etc. -- https://appalachiancc.org/open-positions 
   ++ 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/
   ++ City of Charlotte -- Charlotte, NC -- https://charlottenc.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/citgov (search “engineering”)
   ++ City of Chesapeake -- Chesapeake, VA -- https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/search (search “stormwater”)
   ++ City of Durham -- Durham, NC -- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc
   ++ City of Virginia Beach – Virginia Beach, VA -- https://virginiabeach.gov/careers (search “stormwater,” “engineer,” etc.)
   ++ Clean Water Action – nationwide -- https://cleanwater.org/about/jobs
   ++ Howard Ecoworks – Maryland -- https://www.howardecoworks.org/employment
   ++ Lancaster Conservancy -- Lancaster, PA -- https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/jobs/
   ++ Maryland State Jobs -- https://jobapscloud.com/MD/ (search “water,” “stormwater,” “engineer,” etc.)
   ++ McAdams -- NC, SC, FL, TX -- https://mcadamsco.com/experience-mcadams
   ++ 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
   ++ Rock Creek Conservancy – Bethesda, MD -- https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/our-team 
   ++ ShoreRivers -- Easton, MD -- https://www.shorerivers.org/jobs
   ++ Sultana Education Foundation -- Chestertown, MD -- https://sultanaeducation.org/employment/
   ++ 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
   ++ Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. -- Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Williamsburg, VA -- 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)
   ++ 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”)