Executive Director

The employer is the Board of Directors of the Solano Resource Conservation District, and day to day supervision will be by the Board of Directors.

Solano Resource Conservation District was formed in 1956 for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the living resources within its District.  SRCD is supported by County property taxes, grants and contracts and is governed by a Board which is appointed by the County Board of Supervisors.

The mission of Solano Resource Conservation District is to protect, promote and enhance the soil, water, wildlife, plant-life and air quality resources within Solano County. 

Responsibilities:  

• Provide staff support for all District Board and Committee meetings;
• Provide leadership and direction to all staff members including participating in the hiring of all District staff, providing general guidance for program implementation, and conducting annual staff evaluations and reviews;
• Oversee the District's financial record keeping and budget management, including preparing the annual work plan and budget, overseeing the implementation of all grants, directed action contracts, and mitigation projects, and identifying and securing sources of funding necessary to secure District operating funds and implement projects;
• Oversee the maintenance and upgrading of all District facilities including District offices, Conservation Education Center, nursery and greenhouse buildings, and four-bay storage facility;
• Identify Solano County projects that impact the interests of the District (agriculture, open space, wildlife, residential development, and flood control) and provide CEQA review of these projects;
• Coordinate and expand the Dixon-Solano Water Quality Coalition, including serving as a liaison between State and regional water quality boards and providing general program guidance and improvement in coordination with Dixon Resource Conservation District;
• Track local, state and federal laws that affect conservation work within the District and keep the Board informed on these issues.  Where appropriate, respond with District viewpoint on pending legislation, regulation, or government programs;
• Collaborate with other local conservation partners to facilitate decision making and policy setting activities in the greater Solano County region and coordinate District involvement and assistance in a variety of programs and activities with NRCS and other resource agencies.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Ecology, Agriculture, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field of study is required.  An advanced degree in a similar field is strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows 98, Excel, Quickbooks and Arc View are required.
• Knowledge of the Central California ecosystems and agricultural practices, threats to the landscape and regionally appropriate conservation and restoration methods is required. 
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience in a similar field is required. 
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and multiple partner organizations is strongly preferred.
• Applicant should be a team player with an ability to work with staff, board members and local landowners who have a diverse range of backgrounds, motivations and interests.  
• An applicant that is willing to assist in project implementation, including restoration field work and youth education as needed, is highly desired.
• A valid driver's license and liability insurance is required.
• To perform the assigned duties, the employee will be required to work a mixture of evening and day hours, in the field and in the office. The regular work time will be 8-5 Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend obligations. 

Compensation:  Base salary of $65,000-$75,000/yr DOE

The position is a full-time exempt position with medical, dental and vision benefits.  Retirement benefits furnished upon completion of a six (6) month probationary period. 

Employment at the SRCD is employment at-will.  Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or the District.

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

To Apply:

Open until filled.  E-mail or fax resume and cover letter to Jodie Salz.

All applications must include the following:

1. A one or two page resume;
2. A brief cover letter (2-3 paragraphs) explaining your interest(s) in this position and how it relates to your knowledge, experience and career plans;
3. Contact information for three professional references.  

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.