Benton Soil and Water CD Habitat Conservationist

Position Description

The HC’s duties focus on agricultural water quality in the rural areas of Benton County working with farmers, ranchers, woodland owners, and other land managers on voluntary conservation projects.

• The HC will work with land managers on resource concerns occurring on private land and develop solutions with conservation practices. The HC will work with local partners and contractors to derive these solutions and to implement projects that address the concerns.
• The emphasis of the HC’s work will be to restore and/or enhance habitat in oak ecosystems as well as Willamette River aquatic and river associated habitats.
• The HC will provide leadership at the District in managing large-scale, multi-year grants or programs in coordination with state and federal agencies such as Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Oregon State Weed Board, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and others.
• The HC will work with land managers on conservation planning that will address resource concerns and opportunities on properties over multiple year timelines.
• The HC will work collaboratively with other staff at Benton SWCD to assist with District programs and be innovative in creating new programs and opportunities for new audiences who will engage in conservation in Benton County

Compensation

Position Status: Full time (36-40 hrs/week), At-will, Non-exempt

Pay Range: $24.50-$27.50/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, short term disability, life insurance, retirement contribution; paid vacation, paid wellness leave, 11 paid holidays/yr.

Office Location: Corvallis, Oregon; some work may be done as telework

Reports to: Executive Director

Desired Start Date: Anticipated start date early to mid-May 2025

Application Information

Apply before 11:59 PM, March 30, 2025. Application review begins immediately following this deadline. Please submit all application materials requested.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit this link for the full Habitat Conservationist position description

2. Submit all application materials below in hardcopy or electronic form:

• Cover letter describing your qualifications for and interest in the Resource Conservationist position. Please explain how you personally connect with the BSWCD mission, and the skills you would use to be successful in this job.
• Resume (include your email address and phone number in the header).
• Three professional references, at least one of which is a past supervisor (please indicate which reference is/was a supervisor).

3. Send electronic submissions to: Applications@bentonswcd.org with the subject heading Habitat Conservationist Application. Attach all application materials as a single PDF.

OR

Mail hard copy application materials to:

Attn: Michael Ahr

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District

808C NW Buchanan Ave

Corvallis, Oregon 97330

Finalists will be contacted for an interview and will need to complete an additional application form before the interview. We will notify all applicants when a decision has been made. The hire will be dependent on passing a criminal history and driving record check. Thank you for your interest in this position and for taking your valuable time to apply for a job with Benton Soil and Water Conservation District!