Conservation Specialist I

Chino Basin Water Conservation District; Montclair, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District seeks a Conservation Specialist I to lead and coordinate assigned programs within the Conservation Programs Department. This full-time, non-exempt position runs 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with occasional holiday/evening work and Saturday duties; filing deadline is September 30, 2026, with interviews targeted for the week of October 12, 2026. The district is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate assigned programs within the Conservation Programs Department.
• Provide general supervision, oversight, and training for interns, lower-level staff, and volunteers.

Job description

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District (District) is recognized as an innovative and effective water conservation organization. The District is dedicated to the protection of the Chino Groundwater Basin to ensure that the current and future water needs of the region are met. Its core business is two-pronged: (1) increase water supply through groundwater percolation; and (2) decrease water demand through conservation education, workforce training, and services. The District provides programs, services, and resources to audiences of all ages and backgrounds to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic and build regional capacity for water resilience.

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District is currently seeking to fill the position of Conservation Specialist (CS) I. The Conservation Specialist (CS) I position leads and coordinates assigned programs within the department. Receives general supervision from the Conservation Programs Manager. The incumbent in this position does not routinely exercise supervision but may provide general support, oversight, and training for interns, lower-level staff, and volunteers. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt under FLSA standards, and hourly position that works a standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule. This position requires occasional holiday and evening work. Along with most of the Conservation Programs Department, this position works Saturdays as a normal workday, with Sunday and an employee selected and manager approved weekday as the regular days off.

Filing Deadline: This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Final review of applications will be on September 30, 2026, It is recommended that interested candidates apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Interviews will be tentatively scheduled the week of October 12, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.