Resource Conservation Coordinator

Position Summary

The Conservation Coordinator is responsible for assisting Managers, the Director, and Board of Supervisors in delivering conservation services to landowners in the Palouse Conservation District.  This includes planning, organizing, applying, and monitoring conservation practices; communicating with state, and local agencies and entities to develop project ideas; organizing and participating in public events, as well as participating in the development and execution of grants. This position serves as an integral member of a team of conservation professionals working both in the field and office. The successful candidate will become a member of the District’s team of natural resource conservation professionals working together to enhance and protect natural resources within the District.  Specifically, the coordination of increased conservation tillage and direct seed cropping systems, nutrient management, precision agriculture enrollment, and soil health management systems utilizing cover crops.

Essential to this position is: 1) being familiar with local and regional conservation agriculture issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs, 2) maintaining relationships and partnerships with land managers, the general public, agencies, and other partners, 3) identifying resource conservation needs and opportunities, 4) writing grant proposals to fund those opportunities, 5) collaborating with Resource Conservation Program staff and Finance & Admin Program staff to administer District grants, 6) coordinating Resource Conservation Program staff to deliver program services, and 7) implementing programs, events and activities.

The Conservation Coordinator will be working with federal farm programs through the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and understanding the NRCS practices codes and certifications needed.  Getting federal clearance will be a requirement of the successful applicant.  

 

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $28.83 - $37.48/hour (DOE)
Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Range Management, Environmental Science or related field. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.

• Knowledge of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) programs.

• Good understanding of Palouse Conservation District watersheds, current land use practices and resource management issues and challenges.

• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Experience in collecting field data and the use of GPS.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Physically able to carry up to 50lbs. over steep and rough terrain in inclement weather conditions.

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agriculture, Natural Resources, Range Management, Environmental Science or related field.

• Professional knowledge of policies and practices of Conservation Districts.

• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through Farm Service Agency or Natural Resources Conservation Services currently available to landowners such as EQIP, CRP, CREP, etc. and related conservation Best Management Practices (BMP’s).  

• NRCS certified planner.

• Experience with natural resource education and outreach.  

• NRCS job approval authority.

• Proficient in ARC GIS.

• Grant writing experience.

• Knowledge of or experience maintaining program records and writing reports.

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Application Instructions

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Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Sunday, August 25, 2024. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Description

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