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Senior Technical Engineer

River Network · Environment · $3.7M budget · 24 staff · Since 1988

Why River Network

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Equips and unites local communities, water protectors, and leaders nationwide with tools, training, and resources to protect and restore rivers and clean water.

  • Delivery of tools, training, mentoring and resources to water protectors and business leaders across the country, ensuring expanded access to healthy rivers and clean water for all. Work includes engagement of over 2,500 groups working at the local level across…$5.5M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$103K–$200K
5 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$4.2M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
24
employees
15 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
75%
of spending
Looks good: 75% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−12%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
9 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 8.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1992
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Job Closes: 10/23/2026 GENERAL SUMMARY Offers specialized engineering knowledge in support of River Authority projects and activities. Participates in project teams and manages projects related to field of expertise. Resolves complex technical issues related to field of expertise. Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Serves as a subject matter expert in a field related to dam safety; floodplain modeling, mapping, and mitigation planning; flood monitoring, prediction, and alerts; water quality modeling, planning and design for protection of rivers and creeks; and ecological and stream restoration. Develops new standards, improvement processes, and problem-solving techniques.

Interprets and conveys scientific literature as applicable to complex problems. Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain advanced technological knowledge and an understanding of emerging and innovative technologies. Mentors project teams members to increase team skills and capabilities. Develops and delivers technical training to key personnel and partners. Performs engineering analysis, modeling, design, permitting, and construction management for civil or environmental projects with a focus on nature-based solutions. Oversees quality assurance for engineering tasks in the areas of modeling, design, construction oversight, and/or analysis.

Reviews engineering reports, models, plans, and specifications developed by others. Performs field visits in support of modeling, design, construction oversight, and condition assessment. Manages assigned engineering projects and programs to include goal setting, project development, budget preparation, utilization of resources, project management, reporting, and public relations coordination. Coordinates, communicates, and documents activities with other departments, project partners, manufacturers, surveyors, and regulatory agencies for assigned projects and tasks. Works with consultants and coordinates the work of consultants. Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position mentors and leads technical staff in the development and design of engineering and scientific projects. This position may lead and oversee other positions in the absence of their supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

Required Education and Experience An Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or…

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About River Network

From its Form 990

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