Easement Program Acquisition Coordinator, Watershed Agricultural Council

The Easement Program Acquisition Coordinator manages the acquisition of agricultural and forestry conservation easements in the New York City Watershed. Work shall be performed independently and with the supervision and oversight of the Easement Program Director. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate overall management of the WAC Conservation Easement Program’s acquisition component. Coordinate all phases of the acquisition process, including but not limited to eligibility and selection, planning, appraisals, offers, contracts and closings.

• Oversee and coordinate workflow and timely completion of all acquisition projects.

• Manage and supervise staff; coordinate with contractors.

• Coordinate with Stewardship, Agricultural and Forestry Program staff in development of conservation easement projects.

• Ensure all phases of WAC's acquisition process adhere to WAC's contract with DEP and the 1997 NYC Watershed Memorandum of Agreement.

• Coordinate outreach and solicitation of prospective Conservation Easement Program applicants.

• Maintain the Acquisition Database.

• Coordinate with appropriate federal, state and local agencies for technical support and assistance when required for project planning and development.

• Assist the Program Director in the development of Program Policies, Guidelines and SOPs.

• Conduct Outreach and education as assigned by Program Director.

• Other related duties or projects as assigned by Easement Program Director.