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Healthy Soils Natural Resource Technician or Specialist/Project Coordinator – Amador Resource Conservation District
Jackson, CA
Position description
This team member will work with ARCD Executive Director and Agricultural Project Manager to assist landowners in providing general soil health, carbon farm planning, and best management practices education to farmers and ranchers through educational events and workshops. This team member will work with ARCD and NRCS staff to identify and prioritize producers to provide one-on-one assistance for the Healthy Soils Program incentives grants and the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). The team member will then provide technical assistance for implementation and reporting for producers that are awarded funding through the Healthy Soils Program incentives grant and/or EQIP. Another project will include assisting landowners in developing pollinator/wildlife habitat. The ARCD has funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board to install pollinator/wildlife habitat on agricultural lands. This team member will work closely in selecting landowners to participate, develop habitat management strategies, and assist landowners with installation. The Amador Resource Conservation District (ARCD) is seeking applications from an individual for an at-will employee to provide technical assistance to landowners and project coordination. The position could be full or part-time depending on the candidate’s interest. The position is a non-exempt at-will position, the position is expected to be funded for at least two years but is contingent upon available funding. This team member will work with staff to apply for grants to continue to fund this position. Partial telecommuting is available. Work will require site visits to farming/ranching operations in Amador County, CA. The Amador RCD Office is located at 12200 B Airport Road, Jackson CA.
Salary
$25.80/hour- $39.52/hour based on demonstrated experience and the ability to work independently.
Required Qualifications:
• Experience in agriculture.
• Ability to develop grant applications and/or conservation plans.
• Ability to meet with private landowners to educate them about healthy soils best management practices and the healthy soils incentives program. Ability to assist in the preparing of applications, the implementation of practices, and grant reporting.
• Knowledge of pollinator/wildlife habitat development/rehabilitation best management.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and walk on uneven terrain for an extended period of time.
• Valid CA State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to pass security clearance; including reference check, background investigation, and/or criminal history inquiry.
Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Soils, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or equivalent education and experience.
• The ideal candidate would have a technical certification/professional license, though not required.
• Experience conducting resource inventories and analyzing the data for development of conservation plans and grant applications.
• Knowledge and experience working with computers. Ability to type and use Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Access and Publisher, and GIS software programs.
• Professional knowledge of a wide range of soil and water conservation principles, methods, and techniques sufficient to skillfully assess, analyze and evaluate environmental concerns.
• Knowledge and experience using standard office equipment, including copier, fax, phone system, and special equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills, including experience working with private landowners.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Experience and knowledge of natural resources and agriculture in the California Foothills and/or Amador County.
• Understanding of agriculture and irrigated lands and understanding of soil health principles and best management practices.
• Strong ability to interpret and follow rules and regulations.
Application instructions
Application Packet should include: Cover letter, resume, and list of at least three work references. Position is open until filled; position may be filled anytime during the application period. Electronic copies of the proposal package addressing all criteria must be received at the latest by December 6th , 2024, delivered to the following email address: Amanda@AmadorRCD.org
