JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
RiverCOG is currently seeking candidates to support diverse programs. Primary
support is for our aquatic invasive species water chestnut mitigation program and
secondary support would be for our digital mapping / Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and document scanning programs.
The seasonal position will run from the end of May until the end of August or
middle of September. Duties will include the safe operation and maintenance of
a 2023 Lowe L1852MT 17’10” Jon boat with a tillered 40hp Mercury motor,
searching for, pulling, and disposing of the invasive aquatic plant water chestnut
(Trapa natans) where needed from Essex and Lyme north to Cromwell and
Portland, along the Connecticut River. This work will be coordinated with the
towns and partner organizations. The position can be filled as a part-time
position, working just on the Connecticut River or as a full-time position including
GIS and document scanning when not on the river.
Applicants must have or obtain a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft
Operation (https://portal.ct.gov/deep/boating/education/boating-classes).
Applicants should also be a strong swimmer, be able to lift heavy loads, and have
experience running small boats in a river system and in coves where water is
shallow (such as the Connecticut River). Experience with ArcGIS either through
work or educational experience, or the aptitude to learn is desired. Successful
candidates will be responsible, independent, 19 years of age or older, and
physically able to complete the task. Pulling of water chestnut is a physically
demanding job, but will keep the river beautiful, it’s ecosystem healthy, and
prevent the spread of the aquatic invasive plant to other bodies of water. Those
seeking or that have a college degree in environmental studies or related field
and experience with GPS/GIS a plus.
The water chestnut work will be somewhat flexible but primarily take place every
other week for 3 – 4 days of the week, and time on the water each day will be
approximately 5+hrs. Water chestnut work will begin the last week of May.
On days when going out on the river is not scheduled or possible, in-office GIS
and document scanning tasks may be scheduled.
Document Scanning
RiverCOG would like to digitize its paper records to cut down on storage needs for
physical documents. We have a Laserfiche license for scanning, processing, and
organizing scanned documents. Basic familiarity with windows-based computing
is required. Attention to detail and a keen sense of organization recommended.
GIS Mapping
RiverCOG has several GIS projects that require regular maintenance. We have
several initiatives including but not limited to updating the regional land use
layer, updating the regional zoning layer, creation of a regional open space layer,
creation of a regional agricultural land layer, various specialty maps for our
member towns and compilation of regional census data for our data dashboard.
Solid understanding of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online required. Familiarity with
Microsoft Excel and database topology is highly recommended.
Applicants must have their own transportation to the marina and RiverCOG
office. Work locations will be based out of Haddam on the west side of the river
and Essex. Work hours will be from Monday – Friday and water chestnut work
start times may be weather and tide dependent but will start no earlier than 8am.
The agencies regular office hours are from 9 – 5.
Pay will be from $22.00 - $30.00/hr. depending on job and educational
experience.
Send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director, RiverCOG, 145 Dennison
Rd., Essex, CT 06426-1361 or Email: mburns@rivercog.org (include water
chestnut in the cover letter and email subject).
Deadline: Applications Accepted Until Positions Filled
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RiverCOG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly
encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
