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Grand Valley Metro Council
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Watershed Forester Environmental Programs - Apply By 8/11/25
Description
The Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC) is an alliance of governmental units in the West Michigan area focused on growth and development planning, quality of life improvements, and governmental services coordination. The Environmental Programs (EP) Department works with municipalities on stormwater management and development rules, community groups and schools on broad environmental education activities, and subwatershed groups on building capacity to improve local waterways. The Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) is an agency of GVMC with a mission to “Understand, protect, and improve the natural resources of the Lower Grand River Watershed for all to enjoy.” In coordination with regional partners, EP staff facilitates LGROW’s work.
This position will be under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Programs. This position will assist EP’s staff with their work. Primary duties will focus on activities associated with meeting the goals of the Lower Grand River Watershed Management Plan and execution of local, state, and federal grant funded projects. Other tasks across GVMC will be assigned as needed.
Forward resume and cover letter to Gayle McCrath at mccrathg@gvmc.org by 8/11/25.
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Stormwater Outreach Coordinator Environmental Programs - Apply By 8/11/25
Description
The Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC) is an alliance of governmental units in the West Michigan area focused on growth and development planning, quality of life improvements, and governmental services coordination. The Environmental Programs (EP) Department works with municipalities on stormwater management and development rules, community groups and schools on broad environmental education activities, and subwatershed groups on building capacity to improve local waterways. The Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) is an agency of GVMC with a mission to “Understand, protect, and improve the natural resources of the Lower Grand River Watershed for all to enjoy.” In coordination with regional partners, EP staff facilitates LGROW’s work.
This position will be under the supervision of the Stormwater Programs Manager and the Director of Environmental Programs. This position will assist EP’s staff with their work. Primary duties will focus on activities associated with meeting the goals of the Lower Grand River Watershed Management Plan and the compliance activities of the communities with Municipal Stormwater permits. This position will also include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data entry and map making projects. Other tasks across GVMC will be assigned as needed.
Forward resume and cover letter to Gayle McCrath at mccrathg@gvmc.org by 8/11/25.
To view full job description and posting, click here.
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