Conservation Specialist

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The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a motivated individual to join our amazing team of dedicated conservationists. The Conservation Specialist is a professional position with responsibility for performing a variety of natural resource protection and improvement work.

 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and lead compliance activities for programs related to erosion & sediment control on construction sites, buffers, wetland protection, and conservation easements.

• Conduct routine program inspections and resolve compliance issues.

• Work with landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices like native prairies, pollinator habitat, wetland restorations, and more.

• Assist with collecting water quality samples, measuring stream flows, and monitoring groundwater.

• Assist with natural resource inventory and assessment projects.

• Assist with educational initiatives directed at groups of all ages and interests.

 

Please submit your letter of interest and resume to tkuphal@scottswcd.org by May 22, 2025. 

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