Conservation Specialist w/Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District (Beavercreek, OR)

https://conservationdistrict.org/2022/conservation-specialist-term-position-announcement-2022.html

Conservation Specialist
This is a limited-duration, grant-funded position lasting two years with the possibility of renewal contingent on future grant awards.

Successful applicants will:

• Demonstrate an existing passion for a conservation career. Have knowledge of conservation practices applicable to small farms and rural residential properties for the conservation of natural resources.
• Engage with small farm owners and rural residential property owners.
• Provide service without discrimination according to District and USDA
• Demonstrate knowledge of the collection of field data and maintaining field notes.
• Possess the ability to learn about and identify native plants and apply skills to place, install and maintain them.
• Possess the ability to learn the District’s planning tools and processes to develop conservation plans that address common resource issues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Possess a willingness to collaborate with a team.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and the ability to work independently as training progresses.
• Provide superior customer service to the public, landowners, partners, and CSWCD staff.
• Hold knowledge of the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s nine-step planning process (desired).

The Conservation Specialist evaluates natural resources (soil, water, animals, plants, and wildlife) on rural properties. They provide planning and technical assistance to individual landowners for the successful development and installation of conservation practices to conserve natural resources. The person in this position is an integral member of the District’s conservation planning team. The Conservation Specialist is expected to provide superior customer service and behave in a professional manner.