Skagit CD Conservation Easement Program Liaison

Position Description

The Conservation Easement Programs Liaison assists NRCS, the State Conservation Commission (SCC), land trust organizations/program applicants, and Conservation Districts with successfully implementing the ACEP and RCPP programs offered by NRCS; where feasible, matching federal, state, and local conservation easement programs. Districts with successfully implementing the ACEP and RCPP programs offered by NRCS; where feasible, matching federal, state, and local conservation easement programs. Funding for this position is currently provided by USDA NRCS and SCC for approximately 24 months with options to extend funding for an additional three years; funding is subject to federal or state availability of funds. This position directly reports to the Skagit Conservation District Manager but due to the statewide nature of the work will generally be self-directed in day-to-day coordination with NRCS, SCC, the Washington Association of Land Trusts (WALT), and land trust/program applicant partners requesting assistance. The position has the option to be fully remote or hybrid at the Skagit CD (or other host CD).

Compensation

Annual Salary: $65,000 – $75,000

Closing Date: Open until filled, first application pull: May 1, 2024 4:00pm

Application Information

Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, completed application form, and three professional references. Applicants will be notified before references are contacted. This position will remain open until filled; the first cutoff date for review of applications will be 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 1st. Applications will be accepted by email to . Applicants may be subject to a background check. For more information contact Emmett Wild at 360-428-4313.

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