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3951557 |
Job Title: |
Watershed Conservationist |
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| Application Deadline: Open Until Filled |
Job Location: La Grande |
| Date Posted: 02/16/2024 |
Hours Worked Per Week: 40 |
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Shift:
Day Shift
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Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months |
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| Job Summary: |
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in natural resources management, agricultural or range sciences, fish or wildlife biology, ecology, hydrology or a related discipline.
* At least two years' experience working in natural resources or conservation project management which may include employment with a soil and water conservation district, watershed council, non-governmental or government entity with a focus on conservation planning, or similar organization.
* Experience and knowledge with computer use and software typically used in conservation planning including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, GIS/mapping.
* Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
* Possess or obtain Operator Certification Card within 6 months of employment to operate and maintain an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is required.
PREFERRED:
* Experience in technical grant writing to secure natural resource project funding.
* Experience and knowledge of project and construction management that might include irrigation systems, stream restoration, fencing, windbreaks, and off channel watering systems.
* Knowledge and familiarity with farming, ranching, and a rural lifestyle.
* Project management experience should include coordination of NRCS and Farm Bill programs along with the ability to interact with landowners and partnership agency staff in a timely, positive manner.
DUTIES:
* Assist with scheduling site visits and participate in meetings with landowners, technical partners, community members, students, and volunteers to identify conservation project opportunities.
* Provide technical assistance to landowners for developing project plans and schedules to implement soil and water conservation principles and practices.
* Assist landowners and partner agencies to comply with all regulations and environmental permitting.
* Prepare and present project updates to landowners, stakeholders, and the local community. Lead onsite tours.
* Assist with organizing and implementing education and outreach events including developing supporting meeting materials and information.
* Assist with writing detailed and accurate project grant proposals that include schedules and budgets for funding sources.
* Serve as contracting officer representative and observer for coordinating with contractors and partnership agencies to implement project construction and restoration activities.
* Schedule, organize and manage work crews for planting and plant protection activities. Engage volunteers where feasible to help with planting and stewardship.
* Assist with monitoring plan development and collect monitoring information.
* Identify native and non-native plant species as part of monitoring protocols designed to track project effectiveness and progress. Summarize and assess monitoring results.
* Complete and submit permits applications, assist in completing invoices and receipts, complete bi-monthly timesheets and expense reimbursements.
* Additional related duties as assigned.
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| Job Classification: Conservation Scientists |
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Non-Commercial Drivers License
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| Compensation |
| Salary: $46,000.00 to $56,000.00
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Year Depending on Experience |
| Additional Benefit Information: Competitive benefits package. |
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| Job Requirements |
| Experience Required: At least 2 years |
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Education Required: Bachelors
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Minimum Age: N/A
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| Major: Natural resources related field |
Gender: N/A
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