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Description
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District has a mission to help people care for land and water by providing free education programs and practical assistance to help residents, nonprofits, landowners and land managers:
- Create thriving yards and gardens
- Build successful, sustainable farm operations for generations to come
- Restore fish and wildlife habitat
- Nurture healthy outdoor spaces for all of us to enjoy
Position Overview
EMSWCD is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to execute projects related to habitat restoration, invasive plant species control, and to provide guidance related to such projects to a diverse audience.
The Conservation Technician, Healthy Habitats position includes outreach to landowners, identification/ mapping of noxious weed species using geospatial tools and control work in forested ecosystems, riparian areas, roadside right of ways and other residential and public properties. This position is full-time, non-exempt. Pay is commensurate with experience and falls between $24.43-35.24 per hour. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Dec. 19, 2025.
The work includes outreach to landowners, identification and mapping of noxious weed species using geospatial tools, as well as control work in forested ecosystems, riparian areas, roadside right of ways, and other residential and public properties.
At EMSWCD we believe we are stronger together, and actively work to build a diverse, connected, and healthy staff and community. We are seeking someone to join our team who is passionate and motivated to help advance our strategic priorities of soil health, water quality, equity and climate action.
This position is offered within the Rural Lands program of the organization at the Technician level. This position is a full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) position.
Annual Wage Range: $50,826 – $73,308
Download and read the full job description in the link here: Rural Lands Conservation Technician – Job Description (PDF)
How to apply:
- Please send a cover letter and detailed resume to: jobs@emswcd.org
- All email subject lines should include “Conservation Technician – Healthy Habitats”
- Cover letters should authentically describe the applicant’s interest in the position and a summary of job-related qualifications. Kindly limit use of Artificial Intelligence to generate your application materials
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through December 19th, 2025. Applicants will be contacted by mid-February if selected to interview.