SALARY RANGE and BENEFITS: $42,888 – $57,480 per year Eleven paid holidays, personal & family medical benefits, annual & sick leave. All District positions are funded through legislative appropriations and subject to the “employee at will doctrine”.

HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional evening or weekend meetings/events or multiday overnight trainings.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

 Conduct farm resource inventories, and assemble data to prepare farm conservation plans.

 Provide information, education and assistance to farmers, landowners, and the general public on natural resource management practices.

 Assist farmers and landowners in complying with state and local regulations such as the Critical Areas Ordinance.

 Develop maps using the GIS system for use in analyzing various issues and providing guidance to farmers and landowners.

 Communicate with farmers and landowners interested in District programs and promote conservation practices that are of benefit to the farmers/ landowners and the environment.

 Support District activities at public outreach events, including farm tours, workshops, fairs, festivals; this includes some evening and weekend work.

 Write educational fact sheets and articles, prepare and conduct presentations, and assist with the development of publications as needed.

 Provide exceptional customer service to a wide range of farmers and landowners and other technical and conservation experts.

 Attend public meetings as a representative of the District.

 Continue to improve professional skills by attending training sessions, workshops, working with mentors and coaches, and other methods as identified in a professional development plan.

 Prepare reports documenting activities, program progress, and accomplishments as directed.

 Perform all duties in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.

 Safely and properly use and maintain district vehicles, office and field equipment and supplies.

 Position requires working outside in inclement weather, walking on uneven ground and lifting up to 50lbs.

 Perform tasks and activities associated with District programs and projects as assigned, including office and administrative tasks in support of assigned projects.

To apply

Interested persons should email Corina Cheever: 1) a letter of application describing their work experience in relation to the desired/preferred qualifications, knowledge and skills, 2) a current resume, and 3) the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.

Corina Cheever Resource Coordinator, Farm Planning Program Whatcom Conservation District 6975 Hannegan Road, Lynden, WA 98264 ccheever@whatcomcd.org To learn more about Whatcom Conservation District, visit the website at www.whatcomcd.org

Full Job Description: https://whatcomcd.org/sites/default/files/distbus/WCD%20Farm%20Planner%202021_Job%20Announcement.pdf (PDF)