What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Technician position at Soil and Water Conservation District?
HELP WANTED: DISTRICT TECHNICIAN
Are you conservation minded and interested in improving soil health and water quality? If so, this is the job for you. You will be assisting landowners with the implementation of state cost-share programs such as designing terrace systems, waterways, ponds, spring developments, cover crops and more.
The Clark County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a District Technician. This position is full time day shift Monday-Friday. Immediately, upon hiring, you are eligible for a portion paid, employee health & vision insurance. LAGERS retirement program is also fully paid. Starting hourly wage is $17.16 with advancement opportunities. These advancements are based on a progression line, along with required testing milestones. This is a full-time position, paid bi-weekly, with every other Friday off. Hours are 7:00am – 4:30pm, with State and Federal Holiday’s paid off.
Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to surveying/staking in the field and designing ponds, terraces, cover crops, dry holes, grazing systems, pipelines, and more. In the office; perform check-out of the projects following policy and specifications; meeting with landowners and contractors for pre-construction conferences; designing projects in the software; managing and maintaining rental equipment and general office duties.
. The applicant must have good communication skills, computer skills, possess the ability to work under high workloads at peak times and be able to adapt to day-to-day changes. Basic farm knowledge/experience or the ability to use surveying instruments is helpful but not required.
High school diploma or GED required and valid driver’s license. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a USDA background check.
Applications may be picked up at the Clark County SWCD office, 23460 East Main Street, Suite 1, Kahoka, MO. You may also contact Clark County SWCD at 660-727-2955 x101 or email jacky.martin@swcd.mo.gov to make arrangements to receive an application.
Will be taking applications until September 14th.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.16 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17