Watershed Technician

This position is located in the Dixon Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Duties:

• The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Solano RCD Manager. 
• The position is a full-time, salary exempt position with medical, dental and retirement benefits
• Coordinate and implement general administrative duties including the following:
• Organize mail and document all Weed Management Area meetings;
• Assist in the development and writing of the Long Range and Annual work plan of the Weed Management Area;
• Attend Weed Management Area meetings.
• Assist in the development and writing of the Long Range and Annual work plans of the Solano RCD.
• Update and create new fact sheets and conservation planning materials as needed.
• Coordinate and implement on the ground projects including stakeholder group management, contracting services, field days and reporting task completions and project deliverables for records and invoices
• Research and coordinate data collection, mapping and landowner correspondence for Water Quality and Conservation Planning Projects.
• Coordinate and implement small grant projects as designated by the SRCD District Manager.
• Assist the Conservation Education Technician in technical areas as needed.
• Research and design customized plans for individual landowners, tailoring them to meet the needs of each landowner and provide information requested by the landowner.
• Other Duties as assigned by the District Manager.
• Salary: $2,300.00-$2,750.00/month
                               
                                    

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Agriculture, Biology, or a related field of study.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows 98, and Excel are required and Arc View is recommended.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• To perform the assigned duties, the employee will be required to work a mixture of evening and day hours.
• The regular work time will be 8-5 Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend obligations.

                              
Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply in writing to:
District Manager
Solano Resource Conservation District
1170 N. Lincoln St., Suite 110
Dixon, Ca 95620
All applications must include the following: 1. A one-page resume; 2. A brief cover letter (1-2 paragraphs) explaining your interest(s) in this position and how it relates to your knowledge, experience and career plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity