Soil & Water Conservation Specialist

Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working outdoors and cooperatively with others? If so, Monroe County’s Land Conservation Department might have the job for you. We’re hiring a full-time Soil & Water Conservation Specialist. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in resource management, Soil Science, Watershed Management, or another natural resource-related field. An understanding of agricultural practices with strong GIS mapping skills is preferred. The ability to utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software is helpful.

Our Soil & Water Conservation Specialist provides technical assistance to the residents of Monroe County in the form of resource inventory, conservation planning, design and installation of conservation practices. This position also works with a variety of Federal, State & County programs: Farmland Preservation Program-FLP, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program-CREP, Private Well Water Testing, Poster & Speaking Contest, Etc.

Starting salary for this position is $26.36 – $28.47 hourly depending on qualifications and experience. Monroe County offers an exceptional benefit package. https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits