The Columbia Conservation District (CCD or District) is seeking a District Manager responsible for overall management of the CCD. In this role you will support and promote the district’s mission, supervise district employees, and strive for district citizen satisfaction. The District Manager provides administrative leadership to assist the Board of Supervisors with the coordination, management, and administration of conservation programs throughout the Columbia Conservation District. The District Manager ensures that all District functions are managed, and services provided in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.

“The mission of Columbia Conservation District is to enhance the way of life for local farmers, ranchers and foresters by protecting our natural resources through support and education.”

Employment Classification: Regular; Full-Time (40 hours per week).

Compensation and Benefits: Wage depends on qualifications and experience.

Pay Range between $33.32-$62.20 per hour.

The District provides the following: 12 paid holidays; paid vacation and sick leave; employer retirement contributions into state PERS; and a $750 monthly medical allowance.

To be considered, interested persons should submit an application packet containing the following:

1. Cover Letter – Please include a response to the following question:Why do you want to work for the Columbia Conservation District specifically?
2. Current Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information.

At the time of this announcement, the Columbia Conservation District office is currently open Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Application packets will be accepted in person, via email to districtmanager@columbiacd.com or by mail to: Columbia Conservation District

311 E Main St.

Dayton, WA 99328

This position will remain open until filled.

Contact Columbia Conservation District at 509.382.4273 or email districtmanager@columbiacd.com with questions or to request a copy of the job description.

All programs and services of the Columbia Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status under any federal, state, and local laws.

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) is seeking a motivated and experienced Restoration Program Manager to develop, lead and expand restoration efforts throughout CBCD’s service area. This position provides program and project management leadership for habitat restoration, ecological monitoring, and on-farm individual stewardship planning. The Restoration Program Manager will oversee projects from concept through completion, including project development, grant acquisition and administration, contract procurement and management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and adaptive management. The Restoration Program Manager will work closely with CBCD staff, landowners, producers, agencies, tribes, and other conservation partners to ensure successful implementation of on-the-ground conservation activities.

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The Programs Director coordinates the implementation of conservation programs across the District’s natural resources and ecosystem service areas, including water resources, forestry, agricultural, and habitat programs. This position ensures conservation projects funded through grants and partner programs are organized, compliant, and delivered effectively.

This position focuses on program administration, coordination, compliance ,support, workflow management, and inter-team collaboration while also executing direct technical planning, design, implementation and project management tasks. The position connects technical staff, administration, funders, and partners to keep projects moving from funding through completion.

The Resource Conservation Technician’s primary purpose is to assist Conservation Coordinators and Planners in the implementation of conservation practices. The majority of this work focuses on riparian buffer restoration projects and installing in-stream bio-engineered structures. Serves as an integral member of a team of conservation professionals working primarily in the field working on completing planting, controlling weeds, installing in-stream structures, mowing, and watering. This position also assists other staff in carrying out miscellaneous grant or contract-related tasks as part of the Palouse Conservation District’s annual plan of work.  This position is a member of the District’s team of natural resource conservation professionals working together to enhance and protect natural resources within the District.

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: Grade 5 | $19.58-$25.46/hour (DOE)

Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

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