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CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE (CTAI) CONSERVATIONIST
INTRODUCTION
The CTAI Conservationist position provides information and technical assistance to private landowners to implement conservation practices funded under the 2018 Farm Bill. The CTAI Conservationist is employed by the Jackson County Conservation District. The Conservationist will work directly with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to complete their work. This position will be based in the USDA Jackson field office and will serve Jackson and other surrounding counties.
DUTIES
DESIRED SKILLS
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in soil conservation or a related agricultural, environmental, or natural resources discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
The Conservationist must pass a federal background check and hold a valid driver’s license. You must also have a personal vehicle for minimal travel when a NRCS vehicle is not available. You will be reimbursed at the IRS standard rate for all mileage accrued using your personal vehicle.
At this time COVID vaccination is not a requirement, however because this position is funded with federal dollars, vaccination may be a requirement in the future.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work requires personal contact with co-workers, contractors, landowners, and partners to exchange information, provide technical assistance services, and for the implementation of conservation practices under the 2018 Farm Bill. Some remote (telework) will be acceptable but most of the office work will be required at the USDA Jackson field office.
This position will be a combination of office (~60%) and field (~40%) work. The normal work hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Infrequent nights and weekends may occur. Field visits may involve walking on rough terrain, carrying equipment, or climbing steep banks during adverse conditions (weather, bugs, etc.). The position requires average agility and dexterity during field visits. Protective gear and clothing such as hard hat, boots, and gloves may be necessary during field visits.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
The CTAI Conservationist is a full time, 40 hour/week grant-funded position. The CTAI grants are issued from MDARD on a Fiscal Year basis (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30). Starting salary will begin at $23/hr with possibility of advancement. Benefits include paid holidays and vacation, according to the Jackson County Conservation District’s personnel policy. Other benefits may include health and dental insurance.
Jackson County Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Send resume, cover letter, transcripts, and up to 3 references to:
Lori Fitzgibbons, District Manager
Jackson County Conservation District
**Email heading: CTAI application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 7th, 2024 by 5:00pm. Anticipated start date will be beginning to mid-July.
Jackson County Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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