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We are now recruiting for a Livestock Conservation Planner<\/a>. A brief summary of the position is below. See job announcement<\/a> for full position description and application details.<\/p>\n Nature & Purpose of the Position Primary Job Responsibilities We\u2019re seeking candidates who excel in\u00a0relationship-building, are\u00a0creative thinkers and results-oriented,\u00a0have the ability to multi-task, prioritize actions, and have strong\u00a0project\u00a0management skills.\u00a0 You must be able to work independently and collaboratively with others, and have a service-oriented attitude.<\/p>\n Applications open until the position is filled. The first round of application reviews September 8, 2020.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The position of the Livestock Conservation Planner exists to assist livestock farm owners and operators in Clark County in planning and applying natural resource conservation practices.\u00a0 Clark CD is the lead agency on a new project \u2013 Poop Smart Clark.\u00a0 Poop Smart Clark is an innovative Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC) program leveraging local, state, and federal funds and partnerships to address a primary source of bacteria pollution limiting water quality in Clark County.\u00a0 This position will act as the technical lead on livestock planning for this program.\u00a0 The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with residents, landowners, and land managers to solve natural resource concerns using best management practices, creative thinking, and long-term relationships with clients.\u00a0 This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing region on some of the most pressing natural resource challenges related to water quality, soil health, and endangered species recovery.\u00a0 The person hired for this position will report directly to the District Manager.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The primary responsibility of the Livestock Conservation Planner is to work directly with agricultural farm owner\/operators and landowners within the District.\u00a0 The measurement of success is conservation plans and practices applied on the land to improve farm operations as well as water quality and soil health.\u00a0 In year one, we expect to have a minimum of 12 plans written.<\/p>\n
\nProjected Start Date:<\/strong> October 2020<\/p>\n