Technical Services Manager (Soil & Water Conservation)

Maine Tasting Center; Ellsworth (ME); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work one day per week in office

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Holidays off

Maine Family Leave

Job summary

Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking a Part-time Technical Services Manager (20 hours per week) to support conservation efforts across Hancock County. The role involves fieldwork, site assessments, and providing technical guidance to landowners, groups, and volunteers to meet conservation objectives.

The ideal candidate has field experience in water and soil testing, knowledge of erosion control practices, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Degree or relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Erosion Control Best Practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conservation fieldwork and site assessments to develop site plans and recommend conservation practices.
• Provide technical guidance to landowners, groups, and volunteers to meet objectives.
• Assess soil and water resource concerns and recommend best management practices.
• Conduct or oversee soil and water testing.
• Implement project work plans related to watershed protection and other priorities.
• Assist with grant writing, project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records, including fieldwork, progress, and logs.
• Prepare progress reports and grant documentation.
• Prepare and present monthly fieldwork reports to the Board of Supervisors.
• Work with volunteers and project partners as needed.

Skills

Field work experience

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Erosion control knowledge

Job description

Part-time - Technical Services Manager - 20 hours per week

Join our dedicated conservation team providing services to protect natural resources throughout Hancock County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct conservation fieldwork and site assessments to develop site plans and recommend appropriate conservation practices.
• Provide technical guidance to landowners, community groups, and volunteers to meet conservation objectives.
• Assess soil and water resource concerns and recommend best management practices.
• Conduct or oversee soil and water testing.
• Implement project work plans related to watershed protection, stream crossings, conservation landscapes, and other District priorities.
• Assist with grant writing, project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records, including fieldwork, project progress, and time logs.
• Prepare progress reports and other required grant documentation.
• Prepare and present a monthly fieldwork reports to the Board of Supervisors.
• Work with volunteers and project partners as needed.

Qualifications Required:

• 4 Year Degree or relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated field work experience (i.e. water and soil testing)
• Erosion Control Best Practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications Preferred:

• GIS Software mapping experience
• Familiarity with graphics programs (CAD, etc.)
• Experience with Google Suite
• Gravel road maintenance, design and installation knowledge
• Culvert installation knowledge
• Experience with construction and working with contractors
• Botanical background or knowledge
• Ability to working directly with landowners, lake associations and municipalities to develop and carry out management plans

Reports to: Board of Supervisors

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to work at home with one day a week in the office
• Accrued Personal Time Off
• All federal and state holidays off
• Paid Maine Family Leave

Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.