Senior Urban Conservationist

~ The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is a unit of local government serving the portion of Multnomah County, Oregon, that is east of the Willamette River, with offices located in Portland. ~

EMSWCD's work is non-regulatory and is focused on using cutting edge conservation to keep water clean and soil healthy. The area the District serves is very diverse and ranges from downtown Portland to the farms of east Multnomah County to the scenic Columbia River Gorge.

Position Overview

The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is offering an exciting career opportunity for a dedicated professional to serve as the Senior Urban Conservationist for the EMSWCD's Urban Lands Program.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of the EMSWCD office in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• The goal of the work is to reduce potential loss of natural resources due to soil erosion, water pollution, habitat degradation, and destructive land use practices.
• Working closely with other EMSWCD staff, board members, and partners, the Senior Urban Conservationist will focus primarily on providing on-site technical and financial assistance in regard to urban land conservation best practices for residential, commercial, industrial, academic, and government landowners and land managers.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have (at a minimum) a bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years minimum field-based or related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience must be in the design, construction and/or installation and inspection of conservation-related sustainable urban land development practices.

Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

To Apply

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