Multi-County Riparian Technician (GIS) w/ Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District

https://conservationdistrict.org/2020/position-open-multi-county-riparian-techncian.html

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks applicants for a Multi-County Riparian Technician. This is a limited duration (1.5 years), full-time position that is grant funded. The goal is establishment of riparian buffers in Clackamas, Yamhill, and Marion Counties.

The primary work station will be located in Beavercreek, Oregon. The successful applicant will work with landowners in Clackamas, Yamhill, and Marion Counties to primarily promote, enroll, establish, and monitor riparian buffers under the USDA Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).

Qualifications: required
The minimum qualifications for the Multi-County Riparian Technician are:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in forestry, soil science, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related science, or three years of comparable experience working for a natural resource-related organization, agency, or business; and
2. Experience collecting field data and maintaining field notes; and
3. Good oral and written communication skills; and
4. A demonstrated proficiency using personal computers; and
5. Strong project management skills; and
6. A demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS; and
7. The ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Qualifications: desired
A Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Planner Certification is highly desired but not required.

Wages and Benefits: The District offers a competitive wage and benefits package. The wage for the Multi-County Riparian Technician position is $23.50 per hour

How to Apply: Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and a completed District application form. All application materials are available to download below or call the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District office at 503-210-6000.

We will accept electronic or regular mailed submissions only. No Faxes will be accepted. Applications must be received by June 5, 2020.

Mail your application materials to:
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
ATTN: Hiring Team
PO Box 830
Beavercreek, OR 97004

OR submit electronically to [email protected]