What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Conservationist position at Brown County?
JOB
Assist County Conservationist in planning, directing, and administering soil and water conservation projects of intermediate (2 -5 years) length. Supervises programs concerned with the conservation of natural resources located within Brown County. Provides financial, technical and planning assistance to agencies, governmental units and land users within Brown County. Assists in the development of the department budget, annual reports and work plans. Supervises all staff in the absence of the County Conservationist.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Administers daily operations of land conservation programs, activities, and practices.Assists in planning and administering the annual budget.Monitors implementation phases of the department’s strategic plans and reports progress or lack thereof to the County Conservationist. Monitor and ensure progress and achievement of annual project goals and metrics.Assist with hiring, planning, coordination, and assigning the work of department staff. Help develop their potential, and monitor and evaluates work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work.Work with landowners to install conservation practices. Assist department staff with project oversight including providing technical assistance to staff, reviewing and checking others’ plans, assisting with construction supervision, and as-bult documentation.Develops, communicates, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the department as directed.Assist with the implementation and enforcement of State and Federal rules and regulations, county codes, and administrative policies. Provide assistance to landowners/land users working to achieve compliance.Oversees technical assistance to landowners and operators in the comprehensive planning and installation of conservation practices for improved management of land and water related resources; ensures compliance with rules and regulations governing the same.Assists in the development of public environmental information and education.Serves as back-up representative for the Land Conservation Committee on specific projects and programs.Act as backup representative who promotes the County at various public functions.Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. Similarly, help to ensure staff are also maintaining and advancing their professional skills and knowledge.NON ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipmentComputerDepartment VehicleSurvey Equipment
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures of various programs.Knowledge of engineering and design as related to agricultural engineering.Knowledge of natural resource concepts such as: water quality, erosion principles, conservation practices and their uses.Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.Ability to effectively plan and organize work load of department.Ability to prepare reports, budgets, grants applications and related documents.Ability to assess problems associated with land and water supplies and to design and propose solutions to the identified problems.Ability to interpret and utilize aerial photos.Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, land owners, contractors, and the public.Ability to work the required hours.
Assist County Conservationist in planning, directing, and administering soil and water conservation projects of intermediate (2 -5 years) length. Supervises programs concerned with the conservation of natural resources located within Brown County. Provides financial, technical and planning assistance to agencies, governmental units and land users within Brown County. Assists in the development of the department budget, annual reports and work plans. Supervises all staff in the absence of the County Conservationist.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Administers daily operations of land conservation programs, activities, and practices.Assists in planning and administering the annual budget.Monitors implementation phases of the department’s strategic plans and reports progress or lack thereof to the County Conservationist. Monitor and ensure progress and achievement of annual project goals and metrics.Assist with hiring, planning, coordination, and assigning the work of department staff. Help develop their potential, and monitor and evaluates work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work.Work with landowners to install conservation practices. Assist department staff with project oversight including providing technical assistance to staff, reviewing and checking others’ plans, assisting with construction supervision, and as-bult documentation.Develops, communicates, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the department as directed.Assist with the implementation and enforcement of State and Federal rules and regulations, county codes, and administrative policies. Provide assistance to landowners/land users working to achieve compliance.Oversees technical assistance to landowners and operators in the comprehensive planning and installation of conservation practices for improved management of land and water related resources; ensures compliance with rules and regulations governing the same.Assists in the development of public environmental information and education.Serves as back-up representative for the Land Conservation Committee on specific projects and programs.Act as backup representative who promotes the County at various public functions.Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. Similarly, help to ensure staff are also maintaining and advancing their professional skills and knowledge.NON ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipmentComputerDepartment VehicleSurvey Equipment
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures of various programs.Knowledge of engineering and design as related to agricultural engineering.Knowledge of natural resource concepts such as: water quality, erosion principles, conservation practices and their uses.Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.Ability to effectively plan and organize work load of department.Ability to prepare reports, budgets, grants applications and related documents.Ability to assess problems associated with land and water supplies and to design and propose solutions to the identified problems.Ability to interpret and utilize aerial photos.Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, land owners, contractors, and the public.Ability to work the required hours.
