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Day-to-day coordination and oversight to ensure successful implementation of the VSP work plan throughout Lewis County.  Conduct and facilitate VSP work group committee meetings.  Work to monitor, collect, and compile data to provide statistics regarding critical area monitoring of best management practices to better understand ecosystem impacts in Lewis County.  Provide technical/field assistance as needed for project implementation of best management practices and other restoration projects to protect and enhance various resources and ecosystems.  Work with landowners to develop or update and implement conservation plans including nutrient management for livestock, dairy and poultry operations, VSP.

The following list of duties is intended as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the responsibilities of the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Project Implementation (85%)

• Carry out labor-intensive activities related to riparian habitat project installation and maintenance. Activities include controlling invasive plant species by manual, mechanical, and chemical means; installing native plants and mulch; and implementing erosion control and other conservation practices where needed.
• Use and maintain a variety of manual tools, including shovels, hoes, rakes, and pruning shears.
• Operate and maintain power tools and equipment, including brush-cutters, chainsaws, and augers.
• Operate and maintain chemical application equipment, including hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, and chemical injectors.
• Operate light and heavy-duty trucks, UTVs, heavy equipment, and trailers.
• Work collaboratively to meet tight project deadlines.
• Assist Field Crew Lead with daily documentation of project tasks and status reports to project coordinators.
• Communicate about project activities and natural resource best management practices with private landowners and members of the public while on project sites.• Occasionally help project coordinators lead volunteer events at KCD riparian projects.
• Perform related duties and support other KCD projects as needed.

Native Plant Sale and Other Program Support (10%)

• Assist with the preparation and packing of KCD Native Plant Sale orders and distribution. Help with event set-up and clean-up.
• Provide occasional, short-term support to KCD’s Native Plant Cooperative and other KCD programs. Native Plant Cooperative activities include potting and weed barrier fabric installation.

Other Duties (5%)

• Perform office-based administrative tasks in support of KCD Riparian Programs as needed. Activities include data entry, uploading project photos, and contributing to engagement and outreach materials.
• Less than 5% of the role may be combined with other duties as required by the District.

The following list of duties is intended as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the responsibilities of the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Project Implementation (85%)

• Lead day-to-day field activities based on project objectives assigned by the Manager of Riparian Programs and project planners. Consult with project planners on approach and priorities for new and complex assignments. Prioritize and delegate tasks as needed for routine project assignments.
• Identify site specific safety concerns and lead daily crew safety briefings. Ensure established safety protocols are adhered to at project sites.
• Serve as the primary crew liaison between landowners/clients and project planners. Escalate unusual or complex questions and concerns to project planners.
• Carry out labor-intensive activities related to riparian habitat project installation and maintenance. Activities include controlling invasive plant species by manual, mechanical, and chemical means; installing native plants and mulch; and implementing erosion control and other conservation practices where needed.
• Use and maintain a variety of manual tools, including shovels, hoes, rakes, and pruning shears.
• Operate and maintain power tools and equipment, including brush-cutters, chainsaws, and augers. Investigate equipment malfunctions and communicate findings to Riparian Resource Assistant.
• Operate and maintain chemical application equipment, including hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, and chemical injectors. Oversee safe mixing and applications of herbicide.
• Operate light and heavy-duty trucks, heavy equipment, and trailers.
• Coordinate crew transportation to and from project sites each day.
• Coordinate material purchasing needs with project planners and Riparian Resource Assistant.
• Ensure crew works collaboratively to meet tight project deadlines.
• Submit daily documentation of project tasks and provide status reports to project planners.
• Communicate about project activities and natural resource best management practices with private landowners and members of the public while on project sites.
• Occasionally help project planners lead volunteer events at KCD riparian projects.
• Perform related duties and support other KCD projects as needed.

Native Plant Sale and Other Program Support (10%)

• Assist with the preparation and packing of KCD Native Plant Sale orders and distribution. Help with event set-up and clean-up.
• Provide occasional, short-term support to KCD’s Native Plant Cooperative and other KCD programs. Native Plant Cooperative activities include potting and weed barrier fabric installation.

Other Duties (5%)

• Perform office-based administrative tasks in support of KCD Riparian Programs as needed. Activities include data entry, uploading project photos, and contributing to engagement and outreach materials.
• Less than 5% of the role may be combined with other duties as required by the District.

Position Summary

The primary focus of the Conservation Project Planner is to work closely with local landowners, district staff, and conservation partners to develop and implement voluntary conservation plans, and to plan, organize, and coordinate stream, wetland, and riparian habitat projects. This position provides technical assistance; collects, manages, and documents data; operates tools and models; assists with permitting, grant development, grant administration, and contract-related tasks; maintains equipment; and conducts outreach in support of voluntary conservation on private lands. The Conservation Project Planner supports the development and implementation of monitoring programs to assess the effectiveness of conservation practices implemented by the District. Work is performed both in the field and office and focuses on riparian buffer restoration projects and the installation of in-stream bio-engineered structures. The Conservation Project Planner serves as an integral member of the district team and assists with planning, organizing, and coordinating crew members and field activities to complete project work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to landowners and partners to improve natural resource conditions through voluntary conservation practices
• Develop site-specific conservation and riparian restoration plans
• Plan, organize, and coordinate implementation of riparian and stream restoration projects
• Assist with and support field crews and volunteers
• Collect field data and maintain accurate project records
• Assist with permitting processes and coordination with regulatory agencies
• Support grant research, writing, administration, and reporting
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence, schedules, and records using standard office software
• Participate in outreach and education activities
• Operate and maintain district equipment and tools

The focus of this role will be on facilitating the community engagement and education program at Pine Creek Conservation District. The District is willing to craft the role for interested candidates, including setting objectives that would allow for a part-time or full-time work schedule.

Pine Creek Conservation District is in northeast Whitman County and serves the areas in and around Oakesdale, Tekoa, Rosalia, Farmington, Thornton, Malden, Pine City. Our mission is to simultaneously maximize efficient and profitable agriculture and diverse and functional ecosystems by working with residents to voluntarily protect, enhance and restore natural resources in the Pine Creek Conservation District. We aim to accomplish our mission by providing actionable information and education on natural resource conservation as well as technical and financial assistance to support conservation projects. To find out more, you can read our annual and five year plans on our website pinecreekcd.org/annual-plan-of-work.

The successful candidate will use a variety of communication, education, and marketing strategies to promote conservation agriculture, habitat preservation and restoration, wildfire resiliency, and other District objectives. They will work closely with District staff and partner organizations in developing and disseminating multi-media content, in-person workshops, volunteer opportunities, public information booths, and classroom education. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional passion for agriculture, conservation, learning, and connection to community.

Job Summary

The Agriculture and Range Planner I is responsible for implementing agricultural related conservation projects in Okanogan County. The position requires knowledge and expertise in natural resource conservation practices, agricultural operations, fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and project management to ensure compliance with program goals and deliverables. This role involves implementing custom natural resource conservation plans in collaboration with agricultural cooperators, facilitating the Coordinated Resource Management meetings, and monitoring the implementation of conservation projects to align with cooperator and organizational goals.

Core Functions

The following are the core responsibilities of the position. Percentage allocations of time may vary depending on seasonal projects and evolving priorities:

Specialty—50%

• Develop and implement agricultural and range conservation plans that meet conservation practice physical effects criteria and best management practices design criteria.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to landowners, stakeholders, and partners regarding agricultural and rangeland grazing conservation practices.
• Analyze conservation practice implementation data from district, cooperator, and partner sources.
• Conduct broad area analyses and inventories of natural resource needs to identify priority actions by watershed or designated areas.
• Assist in maintaining conservation project databases and ensure accurate data management.
• Facilitate and implement technical assistance to landowners, stakeholders, and partners regarding agricultural conservation practices, rangeland, and upland habitat conservation practices.
• Facilitate Coordinated Resource Management (CRM) meetings related to agricultural activities and range management on public lands.
• Implement the district’s range seed drill rental program.

Communication—30%

• Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in-person, by phone, or email, ensuring the public is connected to appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with community members and partners to enhance program effectiveness and understanding.
• Prepare and present appropriate presentations and reports on grant and project activities.
• Represent the district at public events, meetings, and workshops, communicating agricultural conservation, rangeland health, and restoration goals and achievements.
• Develop agricultural and range management content for the district’s newsletter, social media, platforms, website, and other communication channels.

Management—15%

• Coordinate task implementation within assigned projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Track and manage necessary documentation of permits, cost-share, and contract expenses, and ensure records are maintained in accordance with district policy.
• Prepare grants and funding requests to implement priority actions and meet program goals.
• Conduct project-based guidance and mentoring to technicians, interns, and other staff contributing to projects.
• Assist with program budget development and implementation.
• Track and report on funding performance metrics, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives and new program development.
• Contribute to training and professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Other Duties as Assigned—5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Work

The Riverscape Restoration Program Director will oversee the Riverscape program staff while also implementing their own restoration projects. This position will include a mix of supervisory program management tasks and field tasks. A typical day in the office may include team coordination, budget check-ins, grant reporting and status updates, coordination with other Conservation District programs such as Forestry and Agriculture, conducting longer term program planning and coordinating with partners on county or statewide initiatives. A typical day in the field may include site visits to active or prospective project sites, assisting with project implementation in the field, meeting contractors and partners in the field and supporting logistics for implementation. This position will spend approximately 65% of their time in the office and 35% in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

A qualified candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in environmental or physical science, one of the natural sciences or closely related field and five years of professional level experience.  An Associate’s Degree in environmental or physical science or technology or other closely related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree if the applicant has seven years or more of applicable experience. Please address this in your cover letter.
• Very strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt written and spoken communication to various audiences using formal and informal communications.
• Advanced desktop computer literacy and computer software skills. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc., and learn new technologies to perform the functions of the position.
• Experience providing technical assistance to the public, including private landowners, farm operators, and managers.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and write competitive grant proposals for Riverscape planning, design, and implementation, including development of project budgets, cost estimation, ongoing budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and reconciliation, financial reporting, and coordination with finance staff to ensure compliance with grant requirements and internal accounting procedures.
• Experience working independently in remote locations under a variety of weather conditions, carrying field equipment to complete required job tasks.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license or able to attain one upon employment.

Desired Qualifications

A well-qualified candidate will have some or all of the following qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience implementing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 9 steps of conservation planning.
• Strong skills in multi-tasking and the ability to meet multiple deadlines with an exceptional standard of quality control.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in ArcGIS mapping software including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps.
• Experience with project management and database software systems such as Smartsheet, and Quickbase.
• 3-5 years experience with riparian restoration projects.
• Knowledge/experience working within grant deliverables and budgets.
• Demonstrated commitment to the practical application of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
• Spoken and/or written proficiency in Spanish.

The Program Coordinator will coordinate marine shoreline community engagement efforts in watersheds throughout Mason County, provide technical assistance to shoreline landowners, promote and increase local citizen involvement with marine shoreline restoration/stewardship, develop shoreline restoration projects, and manage all aspects of the Shore Friendly Program, including budgets, contracts, public workshops, and reporting. This position also serves as part of the “South Sound Shore Friendly Collaborative,” an allied group including Mason, Pierce and Thurston Conservation Districts. Together, the three Conservation Districts collaborate on Shore Friendly initiatives to achieve the shared goal of protecting and restoring marine shoreline habitat in South Puget Sound. The Collaborative engages in mentoring, resource sharing, and project development.

• Manage the District’s Shore Friendly program: Develop and track programmatic budgets and deliverables, collaborate with Pierce and Thurston CDs to achieve grant deliverables, coordinate billing and reporting of Shore Friendly deliverables to ensure timely reimbursement and project success.
• Coordinate with existing Shore Friendly programs and local shoreline restoration networks, including participation in monthly regional Shore Friendly program meetings and Shore Friendly South Sound team meetings.
• Create and implement targeted outreach and education opportunities for marine shoreline landowners and other relevant audiences including workshops, tours, etc.
• Conduct site visits, generate technical assistance recommendations and reports as appropriate; provide or arrange for technical assistance to advance Shore Friendly practices.
• Develop list of willing landowners and effective projects to improve shoreline habitats.
• Manage shoreline restoration projects through all phases, including initial site assessment, landowner relationship building, identifying and securing design and construction funding, and management of project design, permitting, and construction
• Mason Conservation District at regional partnership meetings to advance the work of marine shoreline conservation and salmon recovery efforts.
• Follow relevant procedures for procuring consultant and contractor services to support the Shore Friendly program and development of shoreline armor removal projects, as well as execute and manage contracts.
• Apply for grants and manage grant awards.
• Accurately track program progress and budgets.

Pierce Conservation District is seeking a full-time Habitat Improvement Program Director to lead an exciting new era of habitat restoration in Pierce County. This position plays a key leadership role in restoring ecosystems that are vital to the health and well-being of fish, wildlife, and people across our region. 

As a member of the District’s Leadership Team, you’ll guide our vision to create thriving ecosystems that support native habitat, healthy populations of salmon and orca, and greater community resilience to climate change. You’ll also help advance our environmental justice goals through equitable program delivery and strong partnerships. 

The Habitat Improvement Program Director oversees a dedicated team working to restore freshwater, riparian, and marine habitats, and manages a diverse portfolio of grants that fund on-the-ground restoration and stewardship. This is a chance to lead transformative projects, build lasting partnerships, and make a tangible difference in the future of Pierce County’s natural resources.

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