Project Manager I

Project Manager I Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $43,805 - $70,075 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Grant management Mapping using GIS Logistics management Volunteer management Bachelor of Science Collaborating with government agencies No experience needed Windows Environmental Science Master's degree Driver's License Canva Project management Bachelor's degree Data management Driving GIS software Technical writing Developing new training programs Computer skills Watershed management Water quality monitoring Water resources Project stakeholder communication Entry level Volunteer engagement program management Stakeholder management 10 years Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Project Manager I Requisition Number RE53559 Working Title Kentucky River Basin Coordinator Department Name 40543:Water Resources Institute Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods of time; repetitive motion related to computer work; collection of water samples requires walking and bending, carrying up to 15 pounds. Shift Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Evenings and weekends as required. Job Summary The Kentucky River Basin Coordinator will coordinate all watershed management activities within the Kentucky River Basin, including working with local stakeholders and relevant Kentucky and federal agencies, coordinating the collection of relevant water quality and GIS data sets, and creating and implementing watershed specific management plans. Work with Kentucky agency staff to develop and implement a training program for watershed managers across Kentucky. Develop and coordinate the Kentucky Statewide Watershed Steering Committee. The Kentucky River Basin Coordinator will: Provide technical assistance for watershed management activities within the basin, including coordination of a basin team technical advisory group. Serve as a representative of the basin for stakeholders at state and local meetings. Coordinate the basin volunteer water quality sampling program logistics and data management. Develop an annual water quality assessment of the basin. Manage the Kentucky River Authority's watershed grant program. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Technical writing, field data collection, MS Windows, Excel, ArcMap, Canva. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Environmental Science degree preferred. Masters degree plus 10 years experience. Drivers license. Deadline to Apply 04/20/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.