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: Bachelor’s 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. #D300 #LI-BK1
