What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Conservation Planner position at State of Washington Palouse Conservation District?
Description
Position Summary
Conservation Planners work closely with Palouse CD Resource Conservation 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.
Position Details
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Conservation Planner.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through 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 Palouse Prairie restoration and ecosystem functions.
Knowledge of watershed management, with an emphasis on streams and riparian zones and local plant communities and ecology.
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
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Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest, a resume by October 3, 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.
Position Description
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Salary : $24 - $31