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The Washington State Conservation Commission uses this page to share job recruitment notices from our agency and conservation districts. Not all conservation districts post their job openings here. Please contact individual conservation districts for more information.

Community Conservation Crew Lead

Snohomish Conservation District

The Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) has an opening for a full time Community Conservation Crew Lead.

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Our Community Conservation crew works with landowners on natural resource concerns within urban, residential, and rural areas of Snohomish County and Camano Island. Strong candidates will be skilled in Green Stormwater Infrastructure and other conservation work, experienced in team leadership, capable of project coordination, and have a passion for outdoor work implementing conservation projects.

This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, December 11.

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

Stewardship Forester -WICD

Whidbey Island Conservation District

The Whidbey Island Conservation District is seeking a Stewardship Forester to deliver our forest health and wildfire resiliency programs by providing technical assistance, conservation planning, and community partnerships.

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The Stewardship Forester provides technical assistance to a wide variety of audiences to plan and implement forest health and wildfire resiliency projects. They also deliver wildfire risk reduction outreach and education, support existing and new communities in the Firewise USA program, and foster partnerships. The Stewardship Forester must be able to build and maintain trusted relationships while working with our diverse community of residents, land managers, and partners.

Full time 40 Hours, non-exempt.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $54,512 - $80,984 (depending on experience).​Sick and vacation leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance (or equivalent health stipend); IRA Simple (3% match); and 12 paid holidays per year.

Conservation Crew Member-CKCD

Central Klickitat Conservation District

The Central Klickitat Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates to fill 1 year term Conservation Crew Member positions. The primary role of this position is to conduct forest health, riparian and other conservation practices. The individual in this position will be working on public and private lands to implement conservation practices such as creating fuel breaks, thinning forest stands, stream restoration, fence construction, riparian planting, weed control and other related fieldwork.

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The Conservation Crew Member 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.

How to apply:
  • Review the attached Position Description.
  • Complete the CKCD Job Application Form.
  • Attach a current resume (not to exceed 2 pages)
  • Complete a cover letter (not to exceed 1 page) describing your interest in the position and highlighting your skills and abilities.

Submit your completed Job Application form, resume, and cover letter via US Mail or in person to:

Loren Meagher, Executive Director

Central Klickitat Conservation District

1107 South Columbus Avenue

Goldendale, WA 98620

Electronic submissions are acceptable to the e-mail address below, however individuals submitting via e-mail are solely responsible to ensure that their completed application, resume and cover letter are received timely. Fax submissions are not acceptable.

Submit electronic submissions to LorenM@centralcd.org.

Conservation Planner-PCD

Palouse Conservation District

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.

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Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $22.45 - $29.18/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.

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.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click the link here.

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest, a resume and three (3) professional references by November 28, 2023. 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

To view a full position description, please click the link here.

Financial Administrator

Grays Harbor Conservation District

Grays Harbor Conservation District is hiring a Financial Administrator.

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Come join our growing financial team at the Grays Harbor Conservation District! We are seeking a very organized, high functioning and detail-oriented financial administrator to join our finance team.

Starting pay is $28-$35/ hour depending on experience. The District offers Full Medical, Dental, Vision, DRS Retirement. Optional: Life & LTD Insurance, Aflac, and a DCP and Roth IRA options.

For a full job description contact our District Operations Manager, David Marcell, at dmarcell@pacificcd.org. Interested applicants can submit an Application, Cover Letter, References and Supplemental Material (it is not required but encouraged to provide us with financial forms or spreadsheets that you have created or developed in the last two years) by email to David Marcell, dmarcell@pacificcd.org, or drop it off at our Office: 81 Tower Blvd. Elma, WA 98541. Please submit all documents by Thursday, November 30th @ 5pm.

Qualifications include a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, and enjoy the camaraderie of a team.

Resource Technician-ACCD

Asotin County Conservation District

The Asotin County Conservation District is seeking a Resource Technician to join our team.

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This will be a full-time, hourly position. The person in this position will work closely with local landowners, coworkers, and conservation partners.  The primary responsibility for this position is to coordinate the District’s Bighorn Sheep Health Program and Non-Commercial Small Farm Program which will include the development of voluntary conservation plans specific to each landowner’s needs and natural resource concerns.  Starting compensation will be $18.00 per hour DOQ/DOE plus a competitive benefit package.

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

Education & Outreach Manager

Palouse Conservation District

Palouse Conservation District is hiring an Education & Outreach Manager.

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The Education and Outreach Manager oversees and serves as the lead for the Palouse Conservation District (PCD) Education and Outreach Program. The Education and Outreach Manager is responsible for development and implementation of education and outreach initiatives that promote the role, mission, and goals of the District and its programs.

Essential to this position is: 1) being familiar with local conservation issues, resource concerns, and conservation needs, 2) maintaining relationships and partnerships with other agencies, 3) identifying conservation education needs and opportunities, 4) writing grant proposals to fund those opportunities, 5) administering District grants, 6) coordinating projects, and 7) implementing programs, events and activities. It is the responsibility of the Education and Outreach Manager to ensure that grant provisions are met including completion of scope of work and all supporting legal requirements, tracking grants (tasks and financial), writing reports, and keeping the Director and Board of Supervisors informed of grant and program status.

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: Grade 11 | Starting at $69,107.00 (DOE)

Salary range: $69,107.00 - $89,835.00

Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

More information can be found in the Job Announcement and Position Description linked below.

Natural Resource Conservationist-CKCD

Central Klickitat Conservation District

Central Klickitat Conservation District (CKCD) is hiring a Natural Resource Conservationist.

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The duties of the individual in this position will be to work collaboratively with private landowners, district staff, and partner organizations to develop and implement conservation plans, coordinate grant activities, complete project administrative duties, and conduct educational and outreach activities related to range and soil management and for the implementation of conservation practices on agricultural, forest, shrub-steppe, and riparian habitat on private lands. This position will serve as a liaison to NRCS to implement NRCS programs with private landowners.

Additional information about this position can be found in the Position Description linked below.

How to apply:

  • Review the Position Description.
  • Complete the CKCD Job Application Form.
  • Attach a current resume (not to exceed 2 pages).
  • Complete a cover letter (not to exceed 1 page) describing your interest in the position and highlighting your skills and abilities.

Submit your completed Job Application form, resume, and cover letter via US Mail or in person to:

Loren Meagher, Executive Director

Central Klickitat Conservation District

1107 South Columbus Avenue

Goldendale, WA 98620

Electronic submissions are acceptable to the e-mail address below, however individuals submitting via e-mail are solely responsible to ensure that their completed application, resume, and cover letter are received timely. Fax submissions are not acceptable. Submit electronic submissions to:

LorenM@CentralCD.org

Environmental Educator

Snohomish Conservation District

Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) has an opening for a full time Environmental Educator position.

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The person in this position must have a passion for SCD’s mission and for providing high quality, hands-on environmental science education to the public.  This role will be responsible primarily for coordinating, scheduling, and teaching Wheat Week lessons to 4th and 5th grade classes throughout Snohomish County and Camano Island.  This role will also assist SCD’s Education and Outreach Team in conservation education activities within the community.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, environmental education, environmental science, natural resources, OR three years of relevant experience and one year of experience teaching youth in an indoor or outdoor setting. This role also requires demonstrated experience managing students with hands-on STEM curriculum.

Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, November 20, 2023. This position is open until filled.

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

Natural Resource Technician

Stevens County Conservation District

The Stevens County Conservation District is seeking a skilled and driven individual to join our small team as a Natural Resource Technician.

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We are seeking a skilled and driven individual to join our small team as a Natural Resource Technician. The primary function of this position will be to assist district staff in various grant or contract-related tasks as part of the SCCD's annual plan of work. This includes natural resource data collection, project development, and implementation. In project implementation, you will be expected to work cooperatively with private landowners, coworkers, and local, state, and federal agency staff. In addition, you will be involved with District programs and functions such as planning, organizing, and coordinating education programs, facilitating outreach, assisting with fire restoration and farm planning contracts, and other relevant activities.

 

Location: Colville, WA

Salary: $40,000 to $55,000 DOE

Hours: FullTime (40 hours/week)

How to apply: Submit cover letter, resume, references, and application form to sccd@stevenscd.org or send by mail to 232 Williams Lake Rd. Colville WA 99114.

 

More information about this position can be found in the full position announcement below, or on the Stevens County Conservation District website at: https://stevenscountywa.gov/sccd

Education & Outreach Coordinator (Program Lead)

Palouse Conservation District

We are hiring an Education & Outreach Coordinator (Program Lead) to join the team at Palouse CD.

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The Education and Outreach Coordinator oversees and serves as the lead for the Palouse Conservation District (PCD) Education and Outreach Program. The Education and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for development and implementation of education and outreach initiatives that promote the role, mission, and goals of the District and its programs.

Position Details

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: Grade 10 | $62,898.00 -$81,771.00 (DOE)
Position Type: Regular-Benefit Eligible

How to Apply

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest, a resume and three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should apply if the announcement is still posted. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered.

**All positions at Palouse CD are grant-funded. The Education & Outreach Coordinator is currently funded through June 30, 2024. The position will continue if additional grant funding and/or financial support is obtained, something Palouse CD anticipates occurring.

Please see announcement and full Job Description at https://www.palousecd.org/employment.

Pend Oreille Conservation District is hiring for an Executive Director.

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The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Conservation District, supervision of district employees and satisfaction of district clients. The Executive Director provides administrative leadership to assist the Board of Supervisors with the coordination, management, and administration of conservation programs throughout the Pend Oreille Conservation District and with local partners. The Executive Director 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.

The Office Assistant is part-time position that provides clerical support to the Skagit Conservation District Board of Supervisors and staff and is supervised by the District Manager.

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The Office Assistant is part-time position that provides clerical support to the Skagit Conservation District Board of Supervisors and staff and is supervised by the District Manager. The appropriate candidate for this position demonstrates the ability to accurately perform clerical tasks, as well as assisting to plan, organize, and coordinate district events. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office products. The ability to successfully work independently with excellent organizational and communication skills is necessary to retain and succeed in this position.

Education Specialist

Okanogan Conservation District

The Okanogan Conservation District is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the district as an Education Specialist.

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The Education Specialist will deliver quality natural resource and conservation education experiences to Okanogan County youth in pre-K through 12th grades. These programs are conducted in classrooms, outdoor settings, and community learning events, such as the Okanogan County Fair, farmers markets, and other community events.

Location:

Office located in Okanogan, Washington, with travel throughout Okanogan County.

Salary:

$24.61 to $25.20 per hour (Range 50, Step A through L), to start DOE. Performance-based wage increases after a satisfactory 6-month probationary period up to $32.27 per hour.

Benefits:

Medical and vision insurance, Washington State Retirement (PERS), vacation leave, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year.

Open until filled, first review 12:00 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2023.

More information about this position can be found in the full position announcement below, or on the Okanogan CD website at: https://www.okanogancd.org/news.