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Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is seeking a full-time Field & Maintenance Technician to support a variety of CBCD operational and programmatic needs.
+ More about this positionThe Field & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for conducting tasks independently and will work closely with CBCD staff, agricultural producers, and landowners.
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.
For more information about this job position, please see the full job description linked below.
Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is seeking an experienced professional to manage multiple grant awards.
+ More about this positionColumbia 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.
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.
For more information about this position, please see the full job description linked below.
Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is seeking a Certified Conservation Planner to join our dynamic team.
+ More about this positionThe 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.
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.
For more information about this position please see the full job description linked below.
Palouse Conservation District (PCD) is opening a recruitment for a Soil and Water Conservation Intern!
+ More about this positionThe 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.
FTE: 1.00 FTE (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $17.01 - $22.11/hour (depending on experience)
Position Type: Temporary (Not Benefit Eligible)
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.
To view a full position description, please click the link here.
Lincoln County Conservation District is looking for a Wildfire Preparedness Technician to join the team!
+ More about this positionThe 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.
First review of applications starting March 22, 2024. Position open until filled.
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
Additional information about this position and how to apply can be found in the full job announcement linked below.
The Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) has an opening for a full time Field Crew Member.
+ More about this positionOur field crew works with landowners on natural resource concerns within urban, residential, and rural areas of Snohomish County and Camano Island. Strong candidates will be motivated to work as part of a team, be comfortable working outside, and have a passion for conservation projects.
A full position description and application instructions are available at: https://snohomishcd.org/employment
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, February 26.
Join the Conservation District team and make a difference. Mason Conservation District is currently hiring one forester to support the district’s forestry program.
+ More about this positionThis 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.
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.
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.
+ More about this positionAs 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.
We are seeking 1-2 skilled and talented individuals to join our small team as Natural Resources Technician(s).
+ More about this positionThe basic function of this position will be to work cooperatively with District staff, members of the public, and local/state/federal agency staff in the planning and implementation of conservation practices. This position is funded through grants from several state and federal grant programs and relies on successful future grant applications to continue its funding. These positions will report to the Working Lands Program Manager and Habitat Program Manager. One of the positions will work primarily in the Habitat program, and one in the Working Lands program.
Position Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) with benefits
Compensation: $20.20-26.26/hour depending on experience
For more information about the positions, please view the full Job Announcement linked below.
Okanogan CD is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the district as a Communications and Technician Intern. This is a split responsibility position for a temporary position not to exceed 9 consecutive months of employment.
+ More about this positionThe communication duties include:
The technician duties include:
Location: Office located in Okanogan, Washington, with travel throughout Okanogan County.
Salary: $21.82 per hour (Range 45, Step A), dependent upon experience.
Benefits: Medical and vision insurance, Washington State Retirement (PERS), vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays per district policies.
Closing: Open until filled, first review 12:00 PM, Tuesday, February 20, 2024
For more information, please see the full job description linked below.
Pierce Conservation District (PCD) is seeking a full-time Climate Resiliency Program Manager.
+ More about this positionThis position will support the District and Washington State by working with wildfire prevention in the rural communities of Pierce County and energy conservation with rural farmers and businesses state-wide.
Annual Salary: $59,913 – $67,717, Depending on Qualifications.
More information about this position can be found in the full position description linked below.
Position open until filled.
The primary focus of the Conservation Planner is to work closely with Palouse CD Conservation Resource staff, local landowners, and conservation partners to develop and implement voluntary conservation plans. This position provides technical assistance, collects data, runs tools and models, helps write and manage/implement grants, maintains equipment, and conducts outreach to support voluntary conservation on private land.
+ More about this positionFTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $23.57 - $30.64/hour (Depending on Experience)
Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)
This position is funded through June 30, 2024, on grant-based funding and the position will continue if additional grant funding and/or financial support is obtained.
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or closely related field. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.
Two (2) years of experience working with riparian restoration, livestock management, or dry-land production agriculture farms/farmers.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Certified Conservation Planner.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through Natural Resources Conservation Services currently available to landowners such as EQIP, CRP, CREP, etc.
Knowledge of dry land farming best management practices, soil health and residue and tillage management.
Knowledge of watershed management, with an emphasis on streams and riparian zones and local plant communities and ecology.
To apply, please click the link here.
Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest, a resume and three (3) professional references. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.
To view a full position description, please click the link here.