District Technician

Position: Full-time

Benefits: Paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, single member health insurance, single life insurance policy; And retirement 3% match starting after 6 months.                                         

Duties:

• Assist NRCS with delivery of Farm Bill programs to private landowners to create wildlife habitat & reduce soil erosion.
• Coordinate & implement conservation tree plantings with weed barrier, conservation grass seedings, and shallow pipe plow rental. 
• Manage the sales of grass seed, trees, & weed barrier.
• Oversee summer staff during tree planting season.
• Manage and/or maintain of all Wild Rice Conservation District equipment. 
• Assist in upkeep of the High Tunnel as needed & manage the Tree Shed

Qualifications:

Applicant must have a High School diploma or GED, possess a valid Driver’s License, must be able to operate heavy machinery, & lift a minimum of 60lbs. Agricultural machinery experience is preferred, as well as basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Microsoft Excel). Applicants will be required  to obtain a ND Commercial Pesticide Certificate. Great communication & organizational skills are a must.

Salary: $20-22/hour Dependent of Experience with opportunity for increase after 12 months.                                          

Starting date: Tentatively September 3, 2024                  

The Wild Rice Soil Conservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will be considered without discrimination to race, color, creed, religion, and national origin, and sex, marital status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.