Job Postings

The Conservation Easement Programs Liaison assists NRCS, the State Conservation Commission (SCC), land trust organizations/program applicants, and Conservation Districts with successfully implementing the ACEP and RCPP programs offered by NRCS; where feasible, matching federal, state and local conservation easement programs. Funding for this position is currently provided by USDANRCS and SCC for the period of approximately 24-monthswith options to extend funding for an additional three years; funding is subject federal or state availability of funds.

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This position directly reports to the Skagit Conservation District Manager but due to the statewide nature of the work will generally be self-directed in day-to-day coordination with NRCS, SCC, the Washington Association of Land Trusts (WALT), and land trust/program applicant partners requesting assistance. The position has the option to be fully remote or hybrid at the Skagit CD (or other host CD).

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Please see more information about this position and its qualifications in the job description below.

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The WeedWise Technician is a full-time, limited-duration, position subject to available funding. The WeedWise technician assists with weed management, outreach, data management, and associated tasks throughout Clackamas County, but is generally focused on the Mt Hood National Forest. Tasks will include implementing weed control activities using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, including coordination with restoration contractors.

This position is a key member of the Clackamas SWCD WeedWise program. For a full announcement, position description, and application instructions please follow the link below.

https://conservationdistrict.org/2024/new-weedwise-technician-2024.html

This position is open until filled.

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This full-time position will address on-farm natural resource issues by providing direct one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners and voluntary participants within the boundaries of SYCD. This position entails working closely with other agencies, including the Dairy Nutrient Management Program of Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).

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Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM – 4:30PM.

Work Setting: Work is performed both indoors in an office environment and in the field.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is an expectation and may be required on a regular basis within the District’s boundaries.

Customer Interactions: Interactions will be frequent with other agencies such as NRCS, WSDA, other Conservation Districts, local landowners, consultants, community members, and other partners.

Salary and Benefits: FTE $3,400 – $4,200 per month dependent on education, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include major holidays, overtime, stipend for medical insurance premiums, accrued vacation, sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement program (employee-managed).

How to Apply: Please provide a cover letter including your contact information and your resume with work experience. Submit applications via email to South Yakima Conservation District Manager Rodney Heit at rh@sycd.us.

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Please see more information about this position and its qualifications in the job description below.

The Field & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for conducting tasks independently and will work closely with CBCD staff, agricultural producers, and landowners.

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Pay Range: $20 - $24 per hour, depending on experience.

Opening Date: March 14, 2024.

Closing Date: Open until filled. First round of reviews on April 1, 2024.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references electronically to kristina-ribellia@columbiabasincd.org.

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For more information about this job position, please see the full job description linked below.

Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is seeking a professional to manage multiple grant awards that CBCD has received through the Natural Resources Conservation Services’ Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program, currently totaling over $40 million in awards. The RCPP Grants & Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to securing and managing RCPP grant awards.

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Pay Range: $32 - $38 per hour, depending on experience.

Opening Date: March 14, 2024.

Closing Date: Open until filled. First round of reviews on April 1, 2024.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references electronically to kristina-ribellia@columbiabasincd.org.

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For more information about this position, please see the full job description linked below.

The Conservation Planner will work with CBCD staff, partners, and producers to conduct on-farm planning and cost-share implementation through federal and state programs. Focal areas include soil health, water quality and efficiencies, wildlife habitat, nutrient management, manure management, livestock management, rangeland management, crop production, and drainage.

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Pay Range: $30 - $38 per hour, depending on experience.

Opening Date: March 14, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled. First round of reviews on April 1, 2024

‍To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references electronically to kristina-ribellia@columbiabasincd.org.

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For more information about this position please see the full job description linked below.

The Soil and Water Conservation Intern will assist the Palouse Conservation District in implementing a research and monitoring program to assess changes in water quality, soil health, and riparian habitat associated with conservation projects installed on private lands.  The conservation measures assessed will include riparian buffers, post-assisted log structures, beaver dam analogs, regenerative agriculture, and conversion in tillage practices. This internship will provide networking opportunities while working with private landowners and partners from local, state, and federal agencies, and scientists from WSU and the University of Idaho. While working with the Research and Monitoring team the intern will conduct water quality monitoring, stream and riparian habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and soil health sampling. They will learn basic data and statistical analysis in R and Excel, GIS mapping and analysis techniques, and use GPS systems to map and monitor changes over time. The intern will also work with the Research and Monitoring Program Manager to design and implement a research project that fits the individual’s interests.  

Position Details

FTE: 1.00 FTE (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $17.01 - $22.11/hour (depending on experience)

Position Type: Temporary (Not Benefit Eligible)  

Required Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field; OR working toward or has received a technical degree (AS/AA) and 1-year related experience. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Arc GIS.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to carry up to 40 lbs. over steep and rough terrain in inclement weather conditions.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of watershed monitoring and management, with an emphasis on streams and riparian zones.
• Experience programming with The R Project for Statistical Computing or other programming languages.
• Knowledge and experience working with ESRI Products.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and using water quality sensors, sondes, and data loggers.
• Knowledge of local plant communities and ecology.
• Experience soil sampling in agricultural fields.
• A team player who values building partnerships and a non-regulatory approach to natural resource conservation.
• An interest in agriculture and land stewardship.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click the link here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by March 29, 2024. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and a resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal-opportunity employer.

Position Description

To view a full position description, please click the link here.

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The Lincoln County Conservation District (LCCD) is the lead partner for the implementation of a Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) and Forest Health Grant in Lincoln County. The Wildfire Preparedness Technician is a new position created to manage this grant project and to provide support to Lincoln County Fire Resiliency Communities.

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First review of applications starting March 22, 2024. Position open until filled.

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LOCATION: Davenport, Washington
HOURLY WAGE: $27-33/hour DOE
BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PEBB), Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), vacation leave, sick leave, 11 paid holidays

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Additional information about this position and how to apply can be found in the full job announcement linked below.

This program provides hands-on forest management planning to communities and small landowners across the south Puget Sound region. The purpose is to improve forest health by empowering communities and private landowners to become knowledgeable and successful stewards of their forest resources.

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Hours/FTE: Full Time, 40 hrs./week
Location: Shelton Office and Field
Pay Range: $65,004 - $77,268
Opening Date: February 16th, 2024; Open until filled
How to Apply: Send a cover letter, resume and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org with priority applications submitted by March 15th.

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Additional information about this position can be found in the full job announcement linked below.

As an IT Application Developer, you will serve as a technical expert data developer and analyst, contributing to the success of SCC programs by overseeing the design, development, testing, and implementation of databases and related elements within the SCC Suite of applications. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring the efficiency of both new and existing databases, managing data exchange activities between interfacing systems, and handling all Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for SCC products. As a crucial liaison between the SCC IT team and the data management committee, you will integrate data standards, facilitate development, and manage architecture changes. Acting as an IT Data steward, you will support business objectives and lead technical development efforts to enhance systems and data representation. Your role will involve creating and implementing technical methods and data processing systems to optimize access to information stored in databases, while also performing bottleneck analysis and contributing to application and data development tasks.