Pend Oreille CD Agricultural Program Coordinator Position
Position Description
The Ag Program Coordinator manages two valuable programs within Pend Oreille County: The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) and the Sustainable Farms and Fields (SFF) program. VSP exists to protect and enhance critical areas while maintaining agricultural viability in the County. SFF helps landowners to implement practices that sequester carbon and improve soil health. Through these programs, the successful candidate will work directly with landowners to address natural resource concerns through creative solutions, best practices, and long-term relationships with clients. Additionally, the role includes collaborating with staff on the NRCS Equity in Conservation Outreach program, which offers adult and youth education in Pend Oreille County and surrounding areas, as well as similar programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the most pressing natural resource challenges related to water quality, soil health, and endangered species recovery in a growing region.
This is a self-directed professional position responsible for assessing and responding to landowner and land manager needs and requests. The Ag Program Coordinator also collaborates with Washington State University (WSU) Extension, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Pend Oreille County, and other conservation districts to develop and deliver educational programs and materials for agricultural producers and soil health enthusiasts. On a regular basis, it is expected that this position will proactively coordinate with the other district VSP coordinators, farm planners, and other technical experts in NE Washington and statewide. The Ag Program Coordinator is independently responsible for program implementation in a large geographic area.
Compensation
$24.05 – $28.85 per hour (dependent upon qualifications and experience).
After a 30-day probationary period, the district provides a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental and vision coverage for regular employees and eligible dependents (District covers 100% of benefits for the employee only).
• Vacation accrual begins at eight (8) hours per month and increases based on years of service.
• The district recognizes all federal holidays and one (1) personal holiday.
• Sick leave accrues eight (8) hours per month.
• The district and its employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• The district offers medical and dental insurance premiums through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).
• Premiums for a single gym membership up to $55.
Application Information
Screening of applications for this position begins February 10, 2025; the position is open until filled.
Applicants must submit the following:
1) An application letter that specifically demonstrates how the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position,
2) A detailed resume or CV that shows all work/volunteer experience in enough detail to demonstrate how the applicant meets qualifications, and
3) The names and phone numbers of three professional references.
All applications must be submitted electronically in PDF format to admin@pocd.org. Failure to submit all required materials will remove an applicant from consideration.
For further information, visit our website at pocd.org contact Mary Malone, Executive Director, at 509-447-115 or by email at mmalone@pocd.org.
A full copy of the job description can be found here.