Mitchell County Soil & Water Conservation District

1529 Main Street

Osage, IA 50461-1824

(641) 732-5504 ext. #3

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
District Commissioners: Bruce Johnson, Chairman Sue Sletten, Vice Chairman Eric Jellum Dana Norby Jackie Armstrong

Position title: Rock Creek Watershed District Project Coordinator

Location: Mitchell Soil & Water Conservation District, Osage, Iowa

Contact: Mitchell Soil & Water Conservation District

1529 Main Street, Osage, IA 50461

Phone: (641) 732-5504 ext. 3

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (no overtime) Number of openings: (1) One

Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30

Employment Terms: At-will, full-time, temporary employment with flexible hours. A few evening hours may be necessary. Position ends when funding is exhausted; possible extension depending on fund availability.

Wage: Hourly $23.68, commensurate with experience. No benefits.

Application Opening Date: July 19th, 2022 Application Closing Date: August 2nd, 2022

Method of applying: Submit resume and cover letter in person, by mail, or email to the address above by 4:00

PM August 2nd, 2022. Applicant must be available to interview at the Mitchell SWCD or via Zoom.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in an agricultural or environmental science field. Experience related to agriculture, environmental science, or natural resources conservation may be substituted.

Job Description: Manage the Rock Creek Watershed Project using education and outreach to work with landowners and project partners, encouraging conservation practices that improve water quality within Rock

Creek Watershed using the Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS). Writes reports and grants to maintain funding using data collected and entered during the project.

The successful candidate will:

Have knowledge of principles, practices, terminology, and techniques of agricultural sciences related to nutrient management, water quality and soil conservation. Have knowledge of state, federal and local environmental law and regulations. Demonstrate knowledge of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

Possess interpersonal relationship skills. Display high standards of ethical conduct. Have experience with public speaking and use of social media. Ability to write grants. Knowledge of proper soil and water sample collection.

Qualifications: Applicant must be able to create and maintain positive relationships with the public, project partners and field office staff. Applicant should be organized and detailed oriented with the ability to work independently; prioritize work schedule while completing work in a timely manner; and communicate effectively, orally and written. Job will require some walking through rough and uneven terrain in all weather and carrying up to 50 lbs. Successful candidate will need to undergo a background investigation and fingerprint check; possess a valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person