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Job ID: 13965045
 
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Job Title:District Technician
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
? Bachelor’s degree in the natural resources field such as resource conservation/management,
watershed management, hydrology or related field of study. Applicable experience in soil and
water resource management may be substituted for minimum educational requirements at the
discretion of the hiring authority.
? A vehicle and a valid Minnesota class D Drivers’ License
? Additional qualifications can be found on the position description.
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Benton SWCD utilizes traditional and innovative methods to address soil and water conservation
concerns. We are looking for an individual to participate in both forms of conservation, and to bring new ideas with
them. The successful candidate will work with a like-minded team of conservation professionals to address our local
resource concerns by utilizing private, non-profit, local, state and federal resources. The successful candidate will
primarily work with rural landowners to solve their needs and conservation needs simultaneously. Diversity in
responsibilities should be expected.
This position provides technical assistance and promotes best management practices to land users in Benton County
under policies established by the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District. A detailed list of duties and
qualifications can be found on the position description. Current areas of emphasis may include:
? Assist landowners in planning conservation measures for their property to meet water and soil quality
protection and landowner goals. Some examples of existing and planned practices include cropland erosion
control measures (i.e. water and sediment control basins), feedlot runoff treatment and poultry manure
stacking slabs, nutrient management, crop residue management, cover crops, native prairie grass
establishment, filter strips, irrigation water management, abandoned well sealings and wetland restorations.
? Assist with the district annual tree program
? Assist in delivering educational programs in Benton County

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