Field-Based Conservation Programs Specialist (GIS)

Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District; Culdesac (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District in Idaho seeks a hands-on natural-resource professional to work with agricultural producers, forest landowners, partners and staff on conservation programs across Nez Perce County. The role blends field implementation, program administration, monitoring, restoration-site work, GIS/GPS, and thorough technical documentation.

You will assist with enrollment and verification of conservation practices, support hazardous-fuels projects on private

Qualifications

• Experience working with agricultural producers and forest landowners.
• Hands-on natural-resource professional with field knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enrollment of conservation practices and soil sampling using planning tools like RUSLE and WIN-PST.
• Support hazardous-fuels treatment projects on private forestland with coordination and records.
• Deploy, maintain, and analyze stream gages and temperature loggers.
• Operate pumps and irrigation systems and assist field teams during active work.

Skills

GIS

GPS

Soil sampling

Conservation planning

Tools

RUSLE

WIN-PST

Job description

Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District in Idaho seeks a hands-on natural-resource professional to work with agricultural producers, forest landowners, partners and staff on conservation programs across Nez Perce County. The role blends field implementation, program administration, monitoring, restoration-site work, GIS/GPS, and thorough technical documentation.

You will assist with enrollment and verification of conservation practices, support hazardous-fuels projects on private