Whidbey Island Natural Resource Planner Position
Position Description
The Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD) is seeking a Natural Resource Planner to deliver WICD’s conservation programs by providing technical assistance and conservation planning. WICD is an important part of Whidbey Island’s fabric of life and serves the population in important ways involving land management and natural resource conservation, both with individual land managers on properties throughout the island, as well as partner organizations and local government. This position serves a critical role sharing expertise and resources with our island community. It is based at the WICD office in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Washington. We are excited to find an experienced self-starter who is energetic, with a great work ethic and strong interest in becoming part of our team!
The Natural Resource Planner is a full-time, non-exempt hourly, benefited position that reports directly to the Executive Director and is mentored by the Senior Natural Resource Planner for adherence to technical standards associated with the conservation planning process. This position must be able to build and maintain trusted relationships while working productively with our diverse community of landowners, land managers and partners including but not limited to farmers, forest landowners, residential homeowners, community organizations, tribes, and government agencies. The primary function of this position is to deliver one-on-one technical assistance, education, and resources to land managers, via site visits and land use plans. The work will span the natural resource priorities relevant to our island. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of water resources issues such as stormwater, shoreline, and/or water quality issues, as well as some experience with forestry, agronomy, and/or on-the-ground experience on working lands like farms and forestlands. We recognize that no one candidate will likely have the full background we seek; we are searching for a candidate who brings some content knowledge paired with an eagerness to learn new disciplines to help us serve a wide range of natural resource concerns.
Compensation
Full Time, 40 hours
Compensation: Entry to Mid Level: $60,569 – $66,626 DOE, Senior Level: $70,116 – $77,128 DOE
WICD provides sick and vacation leave; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (or equivalent health stipend); an
Edward Jones IRA Traditional IRA with 3% match; and 12 paid holidays per year.
Application Information
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Michelle Maynard at michelle@whidbeycd.org, with the subject line “Natural Resource Planner”. Three professional references will be required and contacted if the applicant is selected for an interview.
Closing date is July 10th.
A full copy of the job description can be found here.