Job Postings

Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume including at least three professional references, and a completed application form. Application forms can be found at: www.skagitcd.org/employment or by calling the SCD office. Applications can be emailed to: skagitcd@skagitcd.org, or mailed as a hard copy to:

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Skagit Conservation District

Attention: Bill Blake

2021 E. College Way, Suite 203

Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2373

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Applicants may be subject to a background check. For more information contact Bill Blake at 360-428-4313 or bill@skagitcd.org.

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Nature & Purpose of the Position

This is a part-time, non-permanent contract position that will work within the Program Support team, performing basic quality checks and publishing of GIS and CRM data, as well as assisting the GIS Program Manager in utilizing GIS data for quantitative analysis, map publishing, and supporting District programs with other basic technical support services.

About the Pierce Conservation District

Pierce Conservation District is government that works. We work strategically and passionately to conserve and restore the natural resources of Pierce County. Our work improves both rural and urban communities to benefit the health and well-being of our citizens. We work in five core program areas: Farm Assistance, Water Quality Improvement, Habitat Restoration, Urban Agriculture, and Environmental Education. The District works for clean water, healthy soil, salmon recovery and local food access for all. When you join the Pierce Conservation District staff, you join a team of talented and committed people who are mission-driven and care deeply about improving our environment and our community.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Data Technician reports to the Climate Resiliency Program Manager/GIS Program Manager, and is responsible for the following:

• Quality check and convert data collected from field operations and program strategic data tracking into GIS and CRM databases with proper and accurate spatial location
• Geocode and tag address information
• Coordinate data synthesis and collection of data across programs
• Assist with the design of GIS program data dictionaries, which includes metadata, projection setting, field settings, and domains
• Assist with the data conceptual design and classification of organizational rules for a Customer Relationship Management system
• Manage permissions and publishing schedules to SQL, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online Systems for online and offline use

Read the full position description and apply here. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

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Position is open until filled. First review of applicants will occur after Wednesday January 20, 2021. Please submit application either electronically to: info@fostercreekcd.org or in writing to: Foster Creek Conservation District, PO Box 398, Waterville, WA 98858.

Please see link to the Position Description below, or visit www.fostercreekcd.org for more information.

More information available at: piercecd.org/jobs

Position open until filled. First review of applicants is: January 29, 2021

Earliest Projected Start Date: March 1, 2021

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This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that KCD’s cooperative work with urban and rural residents, farmers, and communities leads to strong conservation outcomes, a vibrant, equitable regional food system, and a more resilient region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced strategic and operational leader who is adept at leading through change. This position requires an individual who can build a strong, collaborative team to deliver education, technical assistance, on-the-ground projects, and funding programs to protect water quality, forest and soil health, and fish and wildlife habitat, as well as build a regional food system. We are looking for candidates who bring a commitment to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion values into this work.

Submit a resume and cover letter to the email address: jobs@kingcd.org with the title Senior Director of Stewardship Programs in the subject line. Please address your cover letter to Rebecca Lavigne, Interim Executive Director.

The position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin January 19, 2021.

As with all positions at the WWCCD, employment is contingent on grant funding and may change depending on state and federal budget allocations. Submit cover letter and résumé to Renee Hadley via email at: renee.hadley@wwccd.net or at our office at 325 N 13th Avenue, Walla Walla WA by Jan. 10, 2020 for primary consideration. At least three (3) professional references will be required at the time of second interview.

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 measure of success is the proactive delivery of services to private landowners and the citizens within the district 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 citizens, organizations, and government agencies.  The position reports directly to the Board of Supervisors.

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)

At the time of this announcement, the CCD District Office is currently closed to the public due to the COID-19 pandemic.  Application packets will be accepted only via email to dn-ccd@daytonwa.net or by mail to:

Columbia Conservation District
202 South 2nd Street
Dayton, WA 99328

This position will remain open until filled.  Contact Debra Nordheim at 509.382.4273 or email dnccd@daytonwa.net for a completed job description and with any questions you may have.

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: Starting at $64,649 (depending on experience)

Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

Employment Classification: Regular, ½ to Full-Time Employee

Compensation: Starting hourly rate - $22.00 - $25.00, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision; paid holidays; annual and sick leave; and employer retirement contributions.

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)

At the time of this announcement, the JCCD District office is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Application packets will be accepted only via email to info@jeffersoncd.org or by mail to:

Jefferson County Conservation District

205C W Patison Street

Port Hadlock, WA 98339

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‍For first consideration, application packets must be received by the District on or before 5:00 p.m., January 5, 2021. This position will remain open until filled. Questions: call 360-385-4105 or email at info@jeffersoncd.org.

Employment Classification: Regular, ½ to Full-Time Employee

Compensation: Starting hourly rate - $25.00 - $33.00, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision; paid holidays; annual and sick leave; and employer retirement contributions.

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)

At the time of this announcement, the JCCD District Office is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Application packets will be accepted only via email to info@jeffersoncd.org or by mail to:

Jefferson County Conservation District

205C W Patison Street

Port Hadlock, WA 98339

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For first consideration, application packets must be received by the District on or before 5:00 p.m., January 5, 2021. This position will remain open until filled. Questions: call 360-385-4105 or email at info@jeffersoncd.org.

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: Starting  at $33,170.00 (depending on experience)

Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

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The Kittitas County Conservation District is seeking an energetic team-player who is highly organized, thorough and detail oriented with strong math, analysis and computer skills to fill a newly created position, Accounting Assistant. This part-time position is focused on administrative, clerical and data-entry activities related to account payables and receivables, payroll and human resources, account reconciliation, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and State and Federal filings.

The Accounting Assistant position is part of a dynamic team of resource professionals working to implement the vision of the Kittitas County Conservation District. Our vision is to be recognized by all private landowners as a source of financial, technical and educational assistance in Kittitas 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 (county, state, country) to ensure the long-term use of natural resources in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner using non-regulatory, voluntary approaches.

View the full position description and application instructions here.

This position is opened is until filled. The first review of applicants will occur after December 14, 2020.

This position will provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of various Cascadia Conservation District natural resource programs, and will be under the direction and guidance of the District Administrator. Day to day supervision will be provided by the Program Director. The Resource Specialist II will work with landowners throughout Chelan County to address natural resource issues on their properties through development of resource management plans, identifying cost sharing opportunities and assisting landowners through that process. This position requires the ability to work with urban and rural landowners around natural resource issues such as agriculture, forestry and habitat. Other preferred qualifications include: NRCS Apprentice or Certified Conservation Planner and/or Certified Arborist.

Read the full position description and apply here. This position closes on November 16, 2020.

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The Grants and Development Manager is responsible for overall grants/contracts management, strategic funding development to support Conservation District programs and services, program forecasting, annual plan development and oversight, and serving as a liaison to funding sources and partners. The Grants and Development Manager provides administrative leadership to assist the Director with the coordination, management and administration of the annual plan of work by coordinating district programs to deliver conservation services throughout the Palouse Conservation District service area. The Grants and Development Manager ensures that all District grants, contracts, and annual plan of work activities are provided are in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulation sand policies.

Application review begins November 16, 2020. You can read the full position description and apply here.

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Application Deadline: November 12, 2020

A full position description is available on the Asotin County Conservation District website. Position will remain open until filled.

Applications should be sent to:

Asotin County Conservation District

Attn: Archaeologist Position

720 6th Street, Suite B

Clarkston, WA 99403

The Projects Manager position is responsible for project development and coordination between the Mason Conservation District, landowners, partner organizations, and investors. The position supports the District’s mission by developing, funding, and implementing habitat restoration projects in Puget Sound watersheds. The successful candidate will demonstrate the proven ability to manage complex environmental projects involving diverse partners and stakeholders on private and public lands. This position is supervised by the Habitat Program Manager. View the full job description in the attachment provided below, and apply by emailing a Cover Letter and Resume to accounting@masoncd.org.

Anticipated Start Date: November 2020

Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 31, 2020.

The primary responsibility for this position is to assist and/or support applications to the NRCS ACEP program. The measurement of success is completed conservation easements that include agricultural land and natural resource protection. The incumbent gathers and assembles data as requested by partners, independently schedules their time and follow-up, while coordinating that time with the principle planner in charge of the project, land trust and NRCS staff. This person shall become knowledgeable of NRCSACEP program criteria, paperwork, required processes timing and submittals, community coordination, local government filing and other requirements associated with ACEP and other related conservation easement process requirements. This person will work closely with project sponsors, primarily land trusts, and NRCS to ensure applications are submitted correctly and the project successfully moves through the NRCS approval process.

Find the full position description and application instructions here.

This position provides technical assistance services to community members to promote water quality protection, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, and natural resources stewardship. The Habitat Specialist will work collaboratively as a TCD Technical Team member to provide services to Thurston County residents including, but not limited to: the development and implementation of restoration and enhancement projects to benefit stream ecology, wetlands, and upland ecosystems for the improvement of conditions for fish, wildlife, pollinators, and native plant communities, assisting with public education during workshops and tours, and managing Thurston Conservation District’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.

You can find the full position description and application instructions here. The priority application deadline is Monday, October 19.

Seven Puget Sound conservation districts (PSCDs) are collaborating to build and deliver a new Regional Forest Stewardship Program (Program) that seeks to promote and conserve resilient forests for multiple benefits through forest stewardship services. Forest stewardship services will be delivered by a corps of three Forest Stewardship Program Coordinators working at three separate duty locations each serving an area comprised of multiple conservation districts.  The goal of the Program is to improve forest health and reduce the risk of conversion by empowering communities and forest landowners to become knowledgeable and successful stewards of forest resources.   Stewardship priorities include forest and watershed health and resilience, water quality and riparian and fish and wildlife habitat,contiguous areas under active management and in proximity to surface waters and publicly held open spaces and conservation sites, and profitable working forest lands. This is a 2-year program with potential for extension depending on funding. Individuals occupying the forester positions will help build and make the case to secure long-term program funding. This position announcement is open until positions are filled, but priority will be given to applications received by 11:59 pm, Sunday,October 4, 2020. 

 A full position description and application instructions and materials are available here.

The holder of this position will focus their efforts in sub-basins of the Puyallup Watershed in Pierce County specifically selected as priority areas for improvement.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with landowners to solve natural resource concerns using creativity, best practices, and through long-term relationships with these clients.  This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the most pressing natural resource challenges related to water quality, soil health, and endangered species recovery in a growing region.  The person hired for this position is directly responsible to the District’s Farm Planning and Agricultural Assistance Program Director. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on September 21.

Find the full position description and application instructions on Pierce Conservation District's Website.

The part-time Accounting Assistant works directly with the Accountant to record, process and report on the District’s finances and budgets. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for the administrative, clerical and data-entry activities related to accounts payables and receivables, grant invoicing, payroll and human resources, account reconciliation, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and State and Federal filings. Find the full job description and application instructions here.

View the job posting on Thurston Conservation District's page.

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Clark CD is the lead agency on a new project – Poop Smart Clark.  Poop Smart Clark is an innovative Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC) program leveraging local, state, and federal funds and partnerships to address a primary source of bacteria pollution limiting water quality in Clark County.  This position will act as the technical lead on livestock planning for this program.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with residents, landowners, and land managers to solve natural resource concerns using best management practices, creative thinking, and long-term relationships with clients.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing region on some of the most pressing natural resource challenges related to water quality, soil health, and endangered species recovery.  The person hired for this position will report directly to the District Manager.

Visit the Clark CD employment page to learn more.

This position acts on behalf of the District Board of Directors and represents the District to public and private customers and partner organizations.

The General Manager provides overall leadership for personnel, technical and program planning, finances, public outreach, project management, and implementation. The successful applicant must be a highly motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to successfully lead a productive and talented team.

If you have a bachelor degree in an appropriate field of study (see the job description) and five years of management experience within a natural resource organization, agency, or business (or ten years of comparable management experience within a natural resource organization, agency, or business), please consider applying for this position. Additional required qualifications will be found in the job description.

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is a regional leader in conserving natural resources in Oregon and offers a competitive wage schedule and excellent benefits package. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A full position description and application form are available at https://conservationdistrict.org. We will accept electronic or regular mailed submissions only. No faxes will be accepted. A complete application packet will include a cover letter, resume, and complete application form. This position is open until filled. Applications will be evaluated every two weeks.

Submit to:
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
Attn: Lisa Kilders, Assistant District Manager
PO Box 830
Beavercreek, OR 97004

Cascadia Conservation District (CD) is seeking an experienced team member to carry out the mission and policies of the Board of Supervisors, direct technical staff, and work with partners to implement the District’s programs.

• Full time
• $31.19/hr + DOQ and benefits
• View full job announcement here

See the detailed job description for minimum qualifications, or contact the District directly at: (509) 436-1601 or www.cascadiacd.org. Please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references to Peggy Entzel, Cascadia Conservation District by mail at: 14 N Mission St, Wenatchee, WA 98801 or email to: peggye@cascadiacd.org. Application deadline 5 pm August 7, 2020; EOE