Resource Conservation Planner: Field & Planning Specialist

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal holidays

Paid overtime

Stipend for medical insurance premiums

Annual leave and sick leave

403(b) retirement program

Job summary

South Yakima Conservation District (SYCD) in Zillah, WA, seeks a Resource Conservation Planner or Technician to provide one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners. You will work with SYCD staff and partners to implement BMPs, assist with farm/conservation planning, and deliver education and outreach.

Training to become a Certified Conservation Planner is provided. The role involves field and office work, collaborating with agencies such as WSCC, NRCS, WDFW, and local communities, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum requirement.
• Background in natural resource sciences or related fields.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have WA driver's license.
• Fluent in English; Spanish helpful but not required.
• Proficient with basic computer tools (Word/Excel) and mapping tools (Geo/SIG).

Responsibilities

• Promote SYCD programs and align with district plans and RCW 89.08.
• Train to become Certified Conservation Planner (Level 3).
• Develop and write conservation plans (nutrient, irrigation, farm, habitat).
• Support cost-share programs and outreach to landowners and partners.
• Lead field activities (soil sampling, planting, monitoring).
• Organize education/outreach events for landowners and community.
• Attend Board meetings and report progress.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

US work authorization

English fluency

Driver's license (WA)

Spanish helpful

Computer basics (Word & Excel)

GIS / mapping tools

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource sciences

Tools

Google Earth

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

South Yakima Conservation District (SYCD) in Zillah, WA, seeks a Resource Conservation Planner or Technician to provide one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners. You will work with SYCD staff and partners to implement BMPs, assist with farm/conservation planning, and deliver education and outreach.

Training to become a Certified Conservation Planner is provided. The role involves field and office work, collaborating with agencies such as WSCC, NRCS, WDFW, and local communities, with