Community Conservation Resource Specialist
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Terms: Permanent, non-exempt, full-time position (40hrs/week), with benefits
Salary: $45,000 to $52,000 annually
Start date: May 1, 2019
Deadline to apply: April 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
The Community Conservation Resource Specialist will assist in the implementation of the District’s activities to address a wide variety of resource concerns in the urban and residential areas of Snohomish County and Camano Island. The primary focus of this position is green stormwater solutions. Secondary concerns may include sustainable landscaping, soil health, urban farming, and urban forestry. The person hired for this position is directly responsible to the Community Engagement Program Manager and works under the technical supervision of the Professional Engineer.
Duties
The primary responsibility for this position will be managing and implementing various grants and projects for the Community Conservation (CC) Team, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Coordinate the District’s Rain Barrel program.
- Manage project logistics. The CC Team designs and constructs green stormwater infrastructure projects on private and public property. This includes design, scheduling, correspondence, construction supervision, and budget management.
- Conduct site visits, providing professional advice on stormwater management practices.
- Develop design plans, maps, technical reports, and follow-up outreach.
- Manage grants and contracts.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with teams, partner organizations, and the general public.
- Work closely within a team to organize job duties.
- Assist in the coordination of workshops and events, with attendance as necessary on weekends and evenings.
- Document activities in Salesforce database, and provide database support to other staff.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
Minimum qualifications include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a compatible field of study. (Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered.)
- At least 3 years of professional experience in landscape design, project management, construction, or engineering.
- Project management skills.
- Grant or contract management skills.
- Strong understanding of drainage and water conveyance principles.
- Ability to motivate individuals to adopt and implement resource management practices on their property. This may include speaking in front of public groups, organizations, or clubs.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Flexibility and willingness to take on multiple projects; ability to organize and schedule.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely to and from the field.
- Ability to work in uneven terrain, and lift at least 40 lbs multiple times per day if needed.
- Experience with heavy equipment, power tools, and trailers.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Strong skills in sustainable landscape design
- Demonstrated experience designing green stormwater infrastructure
- Crew management experience
- Experience with heavy equipment, power tools, and trailers.
Benefits
The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation and holidays, medical and dental, support for training, and participation in the State of Washington Retirement System (PERS).
To Apply For This Position
Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be received at the Snohomish Conservation District office on or before 5:00 pm, April 5, 2019. Email is the preferred method of applying.
Please submit application materials to:
Snohomish Conservation District
Attention: Kate Riley
425.377.7004
528 91st Ave NE, Ste. A
Lake Stevens, WA 98258