Jefferson County CD Conservation Planner Position

Position Description

Within the policies of the Conservation District Board of Supervisors and under the supervision of the District Manager, the Conservation Planner assists land users with conservation planning and implementation of best management practices. Subject matter focus areas include
riparian habitat restoration and improvement, soil health, agricultural best management practices, and land drainage practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate the ability to perform the job functions listed below. A minimum of an AA degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience involving the functions listed below may be substituted as appropriate for education.

Essential Job Functions:
Technical Assistance

1. Work with land users, engineers, and partner organizations to develop plans for habitat restoration, water quality improvement and protection, water conservation, soil health, forest health and wildfire protection, and related natural resource conservation objectives.
2. Seek and secure funding to implement projects.
3. Prepare contracts for land user financial assistance, including all necessary data entry in state database, and complete project reimbursement paperwork.
4. Provide project implementation oversight.
5. Provide technical support to land users and local entities, e.g. Chimacum Drainage District, in securing permits and complying with permits.
6. Monitor installed riparian buffers and provide technical assistance to support successful establishment of woody riparian buffers.
7. Provide project monitoring support (e.g. water quality monitoring, forest health assessments, invasive species) on projects installed by District and partners.

Outreach & Education

1. Conduct outreach to land users and community about conservation funding opportunities.
2. Perform outreach and education on various natural resources and conservation topics.
3. Coordinate and implement the Annual Native Plant Sale and associated educational workshops.
4. Maintain District website, mailing lists, and online communications.
5. Assist with development of educational fact sheets, articles, and publications.

Administrative

1. Assist with grant proposal preparation to obtain funding for District programs and projects.
2. Prepare program-specific written progress reports and document accomplishments.
3. Develop and support District partnerships with other agencies, organizations, and groups involved in natural resource management issues.
4. Perform office and administrative tasks in support of assigned projects.
5. Attend monthly District Board meetings and other local, regional, and state meetings, as needed. This may involve attendance at evening or weekend meetings.
6. Attend training sessions and workshops related to skills development.
7. Provide administrative assistance to the District as needed (e.g. technology support for hybrid meetings, occasionally take meeting minutes).
8. Maintain accurate records regarding time-keeping and authorized expenses.

Compensation

Wages & Benefits: $25.00-$35.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and participation in state retirement system.

Application Information

We do not expect any single candidate to possess all the qualifications listed. We will train you and we expect you to learn in the role. We are looking for team members who round out our current skill base. If this is you, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter that summarizes your interest and qualifications for this position, a resume, and a completed job application, preferably all combined into a single pdf document and email it to info@jeffersoncd.org.

Initial application reviews begin October 27, 2025. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

A copy of the job description and job application can be found here.