The Freshwater Restoration Specialist will 1) develop and strengthen relationships with local natural resource agencies’ staff and landowners, 2) provide technical leadership and support, and 3) plan and coordinate restoration and protection projects to address hydrologic alteration, sediment abatement, stormwater runoff, and aquatic barrier removal. This position is expected to work closely with resource agencies, landowners, and the locally active nonprofit, governing, and community-based organizations to implement initiatives. Work will focus on assisting the U.S. Forest Service with conservation planning and implementation within and surrounding the Conasauga and Blue Ridge Ranger Districts of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Specifically, the work will focus on enhancing water quality and quantity and implementing aquatic restoration projects including barrier removals (fish passage constructs, dam removals, undersized culvert replacements), instream habitat improvements, and bank stability and riparian enhancements in the Upper Coosa River Basin with a focus on the Conasauga, Coosawattee, and Etowah watersheds. The Freshwater Restoration Specialist will review contractor deliverables including condition/environmental assessments, hydrological models, and restoration designs; ensure permitting requirements are met; oversee monitoring and construction; develop communication materials for a variety of audiences; participate in public input meetings; assist with writing of environmental regulatory documents, watershed planning documents, grant proposals, and reports; and supervise seasonal staff.