Watershed Technician

This position is located in the Dixon Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The incumbent will be an employee of the Solano RCD. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Solano RCD Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position will include the following:

1. 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.
   
2. Assist in the development and writing of the Long Range and Annual work plans of the Solano RCD.
   
3. Update and create new fact sheets and conservation planning materials as needed.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Research and coordinate data collection, mapping and landowner correspondence for Water Quality and Conservation Planning Projects.
   
6. Coordinate and implement small grant projects as designated by the SRCD District Manager.
   
7. Assist the Conservation Education Technician in technical areas as needed.
   
   Other Duties as assigned by the District Manager.

Qualifications

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Agriculture, Biology, or a related field of study. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows 98, Excel and Arc View are required. Must have a valid driver's 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.

Compensation

Salary: $2,750.00 - $3,160.00 per month. This is a full-time position funded by the Solano Resource Conservation District (SRCD). The position is a full-time, salary exempt position with medical, dental and retirement benefits furnished upon completion of probationary period.

Closing Date

The position is open until filled.

To Apply

Candidates must apply in writing to the address below. 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.

Solano Resource Conservation District
1170 N Lincoln St  Ste 110
Dixon CA  95620-4001

Applicants will be notified within 7 days of receipt of application, or as soon thereafter as possible, as to their status in the evaluation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Candidates will be evaluated without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, or physical handicap.