Water Specialist for the Washington State Potato Commission

The Washington State Potato Commission is seeking a qualified Water Specialist to work collaboratively with the commission and serve as a technical advisor and strategic partner supporting water resource management, policy development, and agricultural resilience efforts in Washington State. The Water Specialist will provide water consultation services, including advanced training and substantial experience in water resources, irrigation, or agricultural sustainability. The scope of services includes collaborative governance and stakeholder facilitation, translating complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable policy and communication materials. The contract term is 12 months, with the option to extend for four additional 12-month periods. • Advanced training and substantial experience in water resources, irrigation, or agricultural sustainability • Demonstrated success in collaborative governance and stakeholder facilitation • Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable policy and communication materials • Work priorities may evolve over the duration of the contract in response to changing state, regional, and federal water policy, planning, and funding conditions, requiring flexibility and adaptability