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In collaboration with the Finance & Operations Director, the Finance Manager will provide overall financial and administrative leadership, management, and oversight, including local government bookkeeping, budget development, financial analysis, grants and contracts management, strategic thinking, and sustainability planning for CBCD. The Finance Manager provides administrative leadership by performing and managing multiple functions to serve as a key implementor, adviser, and coordinator of the district’s finances, operations, grants and contracts management, and administration.

Salary Range: $62,400 - $83,200 annually depending on experience
Duty Station: Moses Lake, WA
Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), exempt salary position. This position is supported by and contingent on available grant funding.

How to Apply? Send a cover letter, resume, examples of work, and three references electronically to Angelique Heinzen, CBCD Finance & Operations Director, atangelique-heinzen@columbiabasincd.org. This job will close on September 23, 2024 at 4:30 pm

To learn more about this position and the qualifications, please see the full job announcement linked below.

As the Legislative Director, you will develop and execute the agency’s state legislative strategy. You will serve as an adviser to the Executive Director and Director of Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs. This role requires a strategic and creative thinker with expert knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to provide clear analysis on legislative and regulatory matters. You will ensure WSCC’s strategic priorities are represented in legislative action, including policy and budget bills, position WSCC as a trusted source of information for policy makers and influencers, and proactively engage in the legislative process and address emergent issues effectively.

Find out more about this position and how to apply at:

Legislative Director | Job Details | Career Pages (governmentjob.com)

Position Objectives: 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). The Resource Conservation Technician will also work on farm/conservation planning, implementation of Best Management Practices, and providing educational and outreach information to local producers, agencies, partners, and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

·        Promote the organization, role, mission, goals, and programs of the Conservation District as identified in SYCD’s short- and long-range plans.

·        Organize and plan education and outreach activities with other agencies for landowners such as field demonstrations, presentations, workshops, etc.

·        Assist in developing irrigation water management plans. Install soil moisture monitoring equipment and collect and record data.

·       Assist with writing Nutrient Management Plans for dairies and other livestock operations.

·        Assist district staff and partners in promoting cost-share programs.

·       Leading and working with field crews in performing deep soil sampling and other soil health activities.

·       Undergo training to become a conservation planner through in-class, on-the-job, and online training courses

·        Attend the District’s monthly Board Meetings and provide a verbal progress report to the Board of Supervisors

·        Attend the District’s monthly Board Meetings and provide a verbal progress report to the Board of Supervisors

·        Attend regular GWMA-related meetings

·        Participate on committees and in special group meetings as assigned

·        Know and comply with all District Personnel Policies

·        Assist with general office duties as needed

·        Perform other tasks as assigned by the District Manager

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Nature and Purpose of Position

This position of Resource Technician is a technical position of the Lewis Conservation District.  The employee occupying this position performs activities as directed by the District Manager.  The position will have direct oversite from and provide assistance to the CREP Coordinator, Watershed Liaison and the Special Projects Coordinator.

General Definition of Work

This position provides assistance to the Lewis Conservation District in conservation planning and implementation, and coordination of the Stream Team.  Areas of assistance include nutrient management, irrigation water management, CREP, VSP, special projects, and education and outreach.

Major Duties

1.         Coordinate and oversee stream team educational activities and work events

2.         Work with landowners to develop or update and implement conservation plans including nutrient management for livestock, dairy and poultry operations, irrigation water management, VSP, and CREP.

3.         Develop project plans and help with developing best technologies for each

           practice.

4.         Utilize various computer programs for word processing and spreadsheet entry.

           Additional computer knowledge in Arc GIS software is desirable.

5.         Use survey equipment to help with surveying for creating designs and construction inspection of practices.  

6.         Position will include some field work in inclement weather and rough terrain.

7.         Stream Team Coordination may include in class education and public information presentations.

8.         Other duties as assigned by District Manager.

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This will be a full-time, hourly position.  The person in this position will work closely with landowners, ACCD professional staff, and partners to implement restoration projects.  The crew leader provides direction for the restoration crew members.  Starting compensation is $25.00 per hour DOQ/DOE plus a competitive benefit package. (Wage Range 4 - $19.74 to $36.49)

Job description and ACCD application instructions are available on our website at www.asotincd.org.

The Communications Specialist works collaboratively with the CBCD team to develop and deliver targeted marketing campaigns that result in community members implementing conservation actions. This position is responsible for creating, editing, and scheduling engaging content for CBCD’s social media platforms, websites, newsletters, outreach materials, public presentations, etc.

Salary Range: $26 - $34 / hour; Depending on experience
Closing Date: September 13, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Duty Station: Moses Lake, WA
Type: Full-time; This position is supported by and contingent on available grant funding.

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

The position supports the Habitat Program team's goal of efficient development, management, and execution of environmental restoration projects.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to 1) manage complex projects and budgets, 2) secure grants & permits, 3) communicate effectively, and 4) support a multidisciplinary team to solve problems collaboratively.  

This position has a broad pay range because we recognize the potential for finding applicants with a wide range of experience. If the appropriate candidate expresses interest, the position could be adapted to include management-level job duties.

Type: Regular, benefits, FLSA non-exempt Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Note: This position is supported by and contingent on available grant funding.

Pay Range: $70,041 – $99,634

Opening Date: August 20, 2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Employment Application: Send a cover letter, resume, and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org.

Mason Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please let us know if you need accommodation to participate in the application process.

For more information about this position, please click on the Position Description linked below.

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.

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $28.83 - $37.48/hour (DOE)

Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

For more information, please refer to the Job Announcement linked below.

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Typical duties of the Natural Resource Technician will be assisting in restoration projects involving Low-Tech Process-Based restoration, riparian planting, invasive species control, monitoring water quality, survey and analysis of other conservation practices within the rangelands and agricultural systems. Work to assist in the implementation of several types of conservation projects, coordinating with other Foster Creek CD staff, partners, and volunteers. Along with other projects as assigned. You will work to build relationships with community members and landowners to help carry out the mission and goals of Foster Creek CD and various projects, ensuring to provide the best quality technical assistance. This position will require adaptability, creativity, dedication, and passion for conservation, natural resource, and working with members of the public.

This pilot internship program is offered in partnership with Edmonds College (EC) and the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI), a private, non-profit organization committed to continuous work on educational and economic issues experienced by low-income people of color, and the Snohomish Conservation District. The crew lead will support field educational training in salmon habitat restoration, which will include invasive species removal and planting native species, as well as other topics. Priority will begiven to individuals who have experience in habitat restoration and can adapt educational content to a hybrid bilingual (Spanish/English) format. This position will report to the Habitat Restoration and Floodplains Department Director.  

This is a seasonal 13-week full-time position (38 - 40hrs/week)with benefits.  This position will start in mid-September and end in mid-December.

This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed beginning August 9, 2024.

A full position description and application instructions are available at: https://snohomishcd.org/employment

Water Quality Science, Outreach, and Education (Ecology Grant Implementation)  Expand Stream Team programs in targeted water quality impairment areas. Develop and lead Riparian Stewardship events to highlight the importance of riparian vegetation. Create a volunteer-based Macroinvertebrate monitoring program, including selecting monitoring sites, developing sampling procedures, and engaging the community in educational tasks. Conduct stormwater education activities and community presentations. Organize water quality "pub talks," event tables, and field trips to river restoration sites. Track grant activities and budget with outreach, watershed restoration, and fiscal staff. Regular Stream Team Programming and Administration  Implement the Stream Team Activity Plan with the Steering Committee. Apply for and manage additional grants for Stream Team activities. Coordinate monthly Stream Team Steering Committee meetings. Recruit and maintain a volunteer corps for stream-focused activities. Plan and coordinate volunteer streamside enhancement.

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Get the full job description below.

Forestry Program Manager deliver natural resource planning services to landowners throughout the region. This role will primarily focus on community building with the focus of delivering a Climate-Smart Wood project within Pierce County. This position will work to create a landowner incentive program to help connect with local Foresters with Sawmills using the landowner Cost Share model used by the District. This position will also work with various agencies and local governments to provide technical assistance in regards to forest health.

The primary role of this position is to implement CKCD and EKCD’s forest health, wildfire resilience and fire recovery programs. The individual in this position will be working on public and private lands to identify conservation opportunities and develop implement prescriptions for forest health, wildfire resilience and fire recovery conservation practices.

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of Central Klickitat Conservation District’s and Eastern Klickitat Conservation District’s forest health and wildfire resilience, wildfire recovery and working lands programs. These programs are founded on best management practices for natural resource management activities with priority to private landowners.

The Stewardship Forester position is part of a team of natural resource professionals working to implement the vision of the Central Klickitat Conservation District. Our vision is to be recognized by all private landowners as a source of financial, technical, and educational assistance in Klickitat County; and by local, state and federal authorities as the organization of choice to implement on-the-ground stewardship activities. We serve the citizens of our community to ensure the long-term use of natural resources in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner using non-regulatory, voluntary approaches.

For more information, please see the full job announcement linked below.

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Position Summary:

The Finance and Administrative Manager will provide overall financial leadership, management, and oversight, including budget development, financial analysis, strategic thinking and sustainability planning for the Franklin and Benton Conservation Districts. The Finance and Administrative Manager serves as a key adviser and coordinator of office management, finance, operations, grants/contracts, and administrative support.  The Finance and Administrative Manager ensures that all District financial, administrative, and business operations are provided in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies.

Position Details:

FTE: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 (depending upon experience)

Position Type: Regular (benefits eligible)

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

The District Manager is responsible for overall management of the Conservation District, supervision of any district employees and satisfaction of district clients. The District Manager provides administrative leadership to assist the Board of Supervisors with the coordination, management and administration of conservation programs throughout the Rock Lake 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 measure of success is the proactive delivery of services to private landowners and the general public in a professional, efficient and productive manner leading to the conservation of local natural resources consistent with the mission and goals of the district. The successful candidate must be able to work productively with a diverse community of clients, community organizations and government agencies. The position reports directly to the Board of Supervisors.

Compensation

Employment Classification: Regular full-time or 40 hours per week

• $21.00-$34.00 an hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• Paid holidays and vacation will accrue after a probationary period.
• Paid sick time will accrue at 1 hour per every 40 hours

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

1. Cover Letter

2. Current Resume (including three professional references with contact information)

Please send Application packets to admin@rocklakecd.org.

This position will remain open until filled.

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More information about this position can be found in the position description linked below.

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This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent organizational and leadership skills to contribute toward the natural resource goals of the Snohomish Conservation District. A successful candidate will have supervisory/program management experience, experience with contracts and grants and project management tools, excellent organizational skills, and experience with organizational financial management.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a priority deadline of July 29, 2024. Early applications are encouraged. The position is open until filled.

A full position description and application instructions are available at: https://snohomishcd.org/employment

The Conservation Technician Crew Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a crew of technicians in completing various riparian restoration tasks. This position requires expertise in mechanical and chemical weed control, planting native trees and shrubs, harvesting and preparing plant materials, and installing wood/post structures in streams. The Crew Lead will work closely with the conservation project planner to determine fieldwork needs and develop a weekly schedule of work. Additionally, they will independently manage and track hours, equipment, travel, inventory, and other logistical aspects of the crew's operations.

Serving as an integral member of a team of conservation professionals working primarily in the field. 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.

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