The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) is seeking applicants for two positions. ICPRB’s mission is to enhance, protect, and conserve the waters and associated land resources of the Potomac River basin and its tributaries through regional and interstate cooperation. Applications are due January 10, 2025.
Ecological Technician
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) seeks an enthusiastic, entry-level ecological technician for its aquatic habitats program. This is a full-time, 2-year position with potential for long-term employment. The individual will support ICPRB staff in conducting field work, geospatial and desktop analyses, interpretation of bio-statistics, biological dataset management, producing data, information, and reports about the condition of non-tidal streams and rivers in the Potomac River basin and the larger Chesapeake Bay watershed. Examples of specific activities include working with project teams to assemble and analyze water quality and biological monitoring data sets collected from non-tidal streams and rivers; assisting in field work to collect water quality, biological, and physical habitat data; and participating in regional efforts to improve monitoring program coordination.
Water Resources Internships
Up to three paid internships are available for the spring/summer of 2025.
ICPRB has openings for up to three interns for the spring and summer semesters. The primary tasks of these internships are to support the water resources program, assist with updating the water quality data inventory, and archive ICPRB photographs and reports. The start and end dates are negotiable, approximately March to August, 2025. All internships will be completed no later than August 29, 2025. These are paid, temporary positions with flexible working hours. Pay is $17/hr. ICPRB is located in Rockville, Maryland.