The incumbent of this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, andimplementing the District’s public outreach and education programs that promote conservation of natural resources in Okanogan County. The incumbent must successfully convey conservation principles and ideals to a wide range of the population through a variety of oral, written, and graphical means.
1. Develop and continuously update as necessary a creative comprehensive conservation education program that highlights conservation principles and activities constituents can implement.
2. Coordinates and leads implementation of public education activities in a multitude of grants and programs while working collaboratively with the project lead.
3. Coordinates and leads implementation of District involvement in local, regional, and state conservation education events.
4. Works cooperatively with landowners and coordinating agencies to effectively implement grant program requirements.
5. Coordinates and leads implementation of public workshops, tours, symposiums, and community conservation events.
6. Coordinates and leads implementation of the development and production of the District newsletter, updating the District web-site, brochures, guidebooks,flyers, and other outreach methods that may be used to increase the District’s message.
7. Initiates new and innovative outreach programs to promote sustainable natural resource management.
8. Work cooperatively with local educators to develop conservation related modules to be shared and implemented in multiple schools. 9. Develops conservation education displays, PowerPoint presentations,
and other presentation material as needed. 10.Serves as the primary point of contact for the District office, greeting
customers in person, by phone, and e-mail and assists them directly
or directs them to an appropriate staff member or another agency. 11.Develops a working knowledge of policies, procedures and techniques to all land uses and major conservation activities within
Okanogan County and North Central Washington. 12.Assists with District activity reporting and presentation to community
groups, local elected officials, agency partners, and others.
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Knowledge & Skills Requirements
13.Writes and submits all necessary project reports for assigned projects and/or funding sources.
14.Attend evening and weekend meetings, functions and trainings, including periodic overnight travel.
15.Researches and applies for grants relating to conservation education and activities.
16.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 17.All duties and actions taken by the incumbent of this position while on
official duty will be performed in a safe and healthful manner and will be of a nature to reflect favorably on the Okanogan Conservation District.
The incumbent of this position is under the direct supervision of the District Manager. Additional assignments may be given by other District staff or District Supervisors. Conflicts in assignments will be resolved by the District Manager.
1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, education, or closely related fields. Experience may be substituted year for year for education.
2. Excellentoral,written,andgraphiccommunicationskills. 3. Excellent ability to form relationships and work collaboratively with
media sources and conservation partners. 4. Ability to organize and motivate a broad spectrum of individuals and
groups in the arena of conservation. 5. Excellent self-starter work ethic and capable of working
independently; work efficiently, ethically, and honestly. 6. Ability to use independent judgment in the development, coordination, and implementation of conservation education programs, communicating District activities to customers, and other
functions of the position. 7. Have demonstrable experience working positively and successfully
with individuals one-on-one and in group settings. 8. Willingness to take direction from and able to support colleagues
and partner agencies with projects. 9. Ability to convey conservation principles to individuals, groups, and
large audiences. 10.Have advanced Microsoft Office software skills, and ability to use
and learn other software suites. 11.Ability to use a range of audio-visual equipment to effectively deliver
presentations and convey conservation messages. 12.Organize and plan own schedule of activities related to work goals
and objectives set by the District Manager. 13.Maintain accurate records regarding time-keeping and authorized
expenses. 14.Work closely, cooperatively, and in a non-confrontational manner
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with others in a public office environment.
Compensation
15.Physically perform the tasks of the job in the field by traversing uneven ground in varied weather conditions and occasionally carrying heavy loads of equipment and/or materials in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
16.Have or obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
The following are highly desired:
1. Five or more years of work experience in conservation education, general education, natural resource management, public relations, or similar field.
2. Knowledge of a broad range of soil,water, plant, and wildlife conservation principles, techniques, methods and practices to apply and install conservation systems, which involve complex and diverse agricultural and other land uses.
3. Ability to maintain web-pages, upload files, develop pages for projects, and modify web-site layout as needed.
The incumbent will be paid $13.00 – $18.00 per hour. This position will receiveleave, medical, and retirement benefits as outlined in the employee appointment letter. Terms of compensation and benefits are set by and may be amended at any time by the Board of Supervisors.