Columbia Basin CD Conservation Planner Position

Position Description

CBCD is currently managing multiple grant awards totaling over $45 million through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP). CBCD is seeking an experienced Conservation Planner to primarily support the RCPP grant awards for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program. The Conservation Planner will collaborate closely with CBCD staff, partners, and agricultural producers to manage projects and grants effectively. This role involves comprehensive project oversight, including tracking and reporting on timelines, budgets, progress, and outcomes; contractor evaluation and selection; contract management; and on-farm conservation planning and implementation.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and possess strong communication, coordination, and project management skills. The successful applicant will thrive both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the development and execution of conservation practices that support sustainable agriculture and natural resource enhancement.

MAJOR DUTIES

  • Develop conservation plans in accordance with the NRCS nine-step planning process.
  • Develop and manage contracts to ensure compliance with practice implementation schedules and conservation requirements.
  • Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with landowners, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Support management of RCPP projects and grants, including tracking timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate the development of new RCPP proposals in partnership with CBCD staff, producers, and other collaborators.
  • Represent CBCD at meetings and events with partners, producers, legislators, and others involved in RCPP and the broader OGWRP.
  • Promote conservation programs and assist the Board of Supervisors in achieving CBCD’s
    mission and goals.
  • Become a Certified Conservation Planner within two years of hire.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support CBCD’s operations and program delivery.

Compensation

Position: Conservation Planner
Location: Moses Lake, Washington
Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly position. This position is supported by and contingent on available grant funding.
Pay Range: $26 – $28 per hour
Supervisor: Director of On-Farm & Urban Conservation

Benefits: Benefits include the CBCD’s benefits package, including medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Application Information

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to dinah-rouleau@columbiabasincd.org.

First round of reviews will be August 11, 2025.

A complete copy of the job description can be found here.

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