Field Conservation Technician I – BMPs & Permits

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking an enthusiastic Land Use/Conservation Technician I/II to perform field inspections and assist with permit reviews in a county environment. You will work under supervision to ensure compliance with soil, water, and land use standards, with a focus on erosion control and stormwater practices.

The role includes maintaining records, responding to public inquiries, and assisting with GIS-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, regional planning, conservation/environmental science, soil science, geology, civil engineering, agronomy, biology, water resources conservation, agricultural engineering or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) months practical work experience (which may be obtained through an internship).

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications for conformance with County ordinances and BMP standards.
• Inspect erosion control and stormwater practices on farmland and construction sites; prepare inspection reports.
• Assist in review and comment on revisions to County plans and ordinances.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide written responses to landowners.

Skills

Field inspections

Public inquiries handling

Data entry

GIS coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in land use planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking an enthusiastic Land Use/Conservation Technician I/II to perform field inspections and assist with permit reviews in a county environment. You will work under supervision to ensure compliance with soil, water, and land use standards, with a focus on erosion control and stormwater practices.

The role includes maintaining records, responding to public inquiries, and assisting with GIS-related tasks.