Natural Resources Technician w/ Clark Conservation District (WA)

https://www.clarkcd.org/employment-natural-resource-technician

Nature & Purpose of the Position
Full Job Announcement
We are seeking 1-2 skilled and talented individuals to join our small team as Natural Resources Technician(s). The basic function of this position will be to work cooperatively with District staff, members of the public, and local/state/federal agency staff in the planning and implementation of conservation practices. This position is funded through grants from several state and federal grant programs and relies on successful future grant applications to continue its funding. These positions will report to the Working Lands Program Manager and Habitat Program Manager. One of the positions will work primarily in the Habitat program, and one in the Working Lands program. If you prefer one program, please state this in your application materials.

Position Details:
Position Type:   Full Time (40 hours/week) with benefits
Compensation:  Paid hourly depending on experience: $20.20-26.26
Location: The office location is 11018 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver, WA 98682. Hybrid work environment with required in-person field work and events.
Job Responsibilities: 70% Office Work, 25% Field Work, 5% Other Duties.
Projected Start Date: March 2024

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in any combination of soil science, forestry, ecology, biology, environmental science, or habitat restoration; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Associate’s degree in natural resource field. Additional years of relevant work experience can substitute for a degree; please address this in your cover letter.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced desktop computer literacy and computer software skills. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Smartsheet, etc. Typical uses include writing reports, tracking work progress, preparing educational and informational materials, and recording field data.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of a broad range of soil and water conservation principles, techniques, methods and practices, which involve complex and diverse agricultural, forestry, and urban land uses. Knowledge of PNW ecology.

• Experience providing technical assistance to the public, including private landowners, farm operators, and managers. •
• Knowledge or experience implementing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 9 steps of conservation planning.
• Basic to intermediate skills in ArcGIS mapping software.
• Demonstrated commitment to the practical application of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
• The ideal candidate will have the communication skills to successfully work with a wide demographic of urban, suburban, and rurally located members of the public.

To Apply
Submit a PDF packet to the online form that includes:

• A resume
• A letter of application addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position. •
• Three references with contact information.

Applications are open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed initially in mid-February.
Note: Clark Conservation District leases office space from an entity that is required to comply with Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1 regarding Covid-19 vaccination. As a condition of our lease agreement, newly hired employees are required to be able to provide proof of their ability to comply with this directive by the date they begin employment.