Restoration Crew Leader

The duties of this position are to lead the implementation of restoration projects, including tree/shrub/grass plantings and maintenance, low tech process-based instream restoration and adaptive management, forestry, weed control, and non-commercial best management practices. The crew leader provides day-to-day direction and coordination for the ACCD restoration crew.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and implement district projects. Track and organize details for projects.
2. Work with landowners, NRCS, and partners to implement project plans. 
3. Planting trees, shrubs, and grass on restoration sites. 
4. Maintenance of riparian restoration sites. 
5. Install and complete adaptive management of hand-built instream restoration structures: post assisted log structures and beaver dam analogues. 
6. Chemical and mechanical weed control. 
7. Livestock best management practices for non-commercial agriculture projects. 
8. Collect field data for specific projects or critical areas. 
9. Participate in outreach activities such as workshops and tours. 
10. Assist the District’s Board of Supervisors in carrying out its program responsibilities.
11. Operate equipment as required for fieldwork according to safety requirements and district policy. 
12. Maintain records of the crew activities. 
13. Perform other duties as assigned by District Manager, Conservation Program Manager, & District Board of Supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Ability to understand, interpret and use various maps & aerial imagery. 
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. 
• General knowledge of agricultural and forestry management activities, techniques and practices. 
• Knowledge of restoration and conservation techniques, planning and project development, and the ability to implement conservation plans in accordance with NRCS standards & specifications. 
• Ability to organize and plan the crew’s schedule of activities to complete restoration work.   
• Self-motivated team player with ability to direct the work of the restoration crew. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with the landowners, agency personnel, staff, and public in a professional manner. 
• Ability to operate, maintain, and service small equipment including but not limited to chainsaws, post pounders, and sprayers 
• Ability to operate, load and haul UTVs and ATVs in a safe and prudent manner. Attend and successfully complete UTV/ATV Rider Course. 
• Ability to tow trailers and haul field equipment. 

Additional Requirements:
The ability to read, write, speak & comprehend the English language. Position requires work in the field. Fieldwork will include working in and around locations such as farms, streams, rivers, creeks & ponds; properties with dense vegetation or woodlands; other areas with steep, slippery, muddy, rocky, uneven, and rough terrain and around livestock and wildlife. Physical exertion will be required during fieldwork such as walking, bending, climbing, and using small equipment and tools. Fieldwork may also include working in inclement weather, as well as in dirty, dusty conditions. Must be able to routinely lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds. Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license.

This position’s compensation will start at $25.00 per hour DOQ/DOE. (Wage Range 4 $19.74 to $36.49) Benefits for this position include 8 hours of paid sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid vacation leave per month, 11 paid holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, and optional DCP retirement plan participation.  

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Regular work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 7 am to 5:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Schedule may be adjusted based on weather conditions and coordination with landowner schedules. Additional evening and weekend work will be required occasionally and may require overnight travel. 

Supervision:
Day-to-day guidance and direction provided by District Manager and Conservation Program Manager.

The employee occupying this position is ultimately responsible to the District’s Board of Supervisors.

Required Application Material:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• ACCD Application (attached)

Application Packages may be submitted in person*, by mail or by email**:

Asotin County Conservation District
1397 Port Drive
Clarkston, WA 99403

jobs@asotincd.org

**Application packages submitted by email will receive an email confirmation within 2 working days.

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applications will be opened as received. The first formal review will take place November 7th. 

Salary : $20 - $36