Okanogan CD Agriculture & Range Planner I

All original content is; Okanogan (WA); On-site; USD 35,232,120 - 50,179,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

A regional conservation district in Okanogan, Washington is seeking an Agriculture and Range Planner I to manage conservation projects throughout the county. The role involves collaborating with agricultural cooperators and providing technical assistance to landowners. The starting wage is $31.02 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans. Applications are open until filled, with the first review on February 5, 2026. Interested candidates should apply online or by mail.

Qualifications

• Skilled individual required to implement agricultural conservation projects.
• Experience in coordinating resource management is preferable.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to landowners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement custom natural resource conservation plans.
• Facilitate Coordinated Resource Management meetings.
• Monitor and evaluate conservation project implementation.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Monitoring and evaluation

Job description

Position Description

Okanogan Conservation District is seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and skilled individual to join the district as an Agriculture and Range Planner I. This position is responsible for implementing agricultural conservation projects throughout Okanogan County.

Current priority projects include:

• Implement custom natural resource conservation plans in collaboration with agricultural cooperators, primarily in the shrub-steppe environment.
• Facilitate Coordinated Resource Management (CRM) meetings to support collaborative decision‑making.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of conservation projects to ensure alignment with cooperator objectives and organizational goals.

The Agriculture and Range Planner I works collaboratively with district staff and funding agencies to provide technical assistance and guidance to landowners, stakeholders, and partners on agricultural and rangeland grazing conservation practices. This position also provides project‑based support and collaborates with other district employees.

Compensation

Location: Office located in Okanogan, Washington, with travel throughout Okanogan County

Wages: Starting wage at $31.02 per hour, DOE with opportunity for merit and COLA increases.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Washington State Retirement (PERS), life insurance, long‑term disability, vacation leave, sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year.

Application Information

This position is open until filled. First review of applicants is 12:00 PM, February 5, 2026. Detailed position descriptions are available on the district website at www.okanogancd.org/news .

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references (at least two of which are professional) through our online application website at https://tinyurl.com/OCDApplications .

Or by mail to:
Okanogan Conservation District
1251 2nd Ave. South, Room 102
Okanogan, WA 98840