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Nature & Purpose of the Position<\/b>
\nThe 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
About the Clark Conservation District<\/b> *Livestock includes, but is not limited to, equines, bovines, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.<\/em> Primary Job Responsibilities<\/b> 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 Duties include the following:<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n Minimum Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n Preferred Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n Physical Requirements and Working Conditions<\/span><\/b> Supplemental Information<\/p>\n Compensation & Benefits<\/b> Clark Conservation District\u00a0is\u00a0an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n
\nClark Conservation District was established in 1942 and is a legal sub-division of state government that administers programs to conserve natural resources.\u00a0 We are a non-regulatory agency created to bridge the gap between local landowners and state and federal government.\u00a0 We work to conserve the natural resources of Clark County. Our work improves both rural and urban communities to benefit the health and well-being of our residents. The District works for clean water and healthy soil.<\/p>\n
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\nThe 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\n
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\nThe\u00a0Livestock Conservation Planner\u00a0will require teleworking ability due to COVID-19. \u00a0This position involves both office and fieldwork. \u00a0Regular office work includes long periods of sitting, typing, and reading from a computer screen. \u00a0It is necessary to have adequate vision and motor skills to perform the duties of the position, including hearing voice conversation and the manual dexterity to operate a computer.\u00a0 You must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. \u00a0Work will occur outside in inclement weather conditions and may require you to traverse difficult terrain, structures, fences, etc. \u00a0You will regularly be exposed to livestock and other domestic or wild animals on site visits.\u00a0 You may occasionally lift and carry tools and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds.\u00a0\u00a0Frequent driving throughout the Clark County area\u00a0in a District vehicle\u00a0is\u00a0required.\u00a0\u00a0Position will\u00a0require\u00a0occasional\u00a0work\u00a0on weekends\u00a0or\u00a0after\u00a0regularly\u00a0scheduled\u00a0work\u00a0hours.\u00a0\u00a0Short overnight travel is occasionally required (typically 2-3 times\/year).\u00a0This position is funded from multiple grants over a five year period; continuation is dependent on grant funding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nHourly rate between $25.00 to $35.00 depending on experience.\u00a0 Benefits include 100% of premiums paid for medical\/dental\/vision for the employee and available insurance for spouses and dependents (paid by the employee), retirement matched up to 3% after six months of employment, as well as accrued paid sick leave (8 hours\/month), annual leave (8 hours\/month increasing with length of employment), and eleven paid holidays per year.\u00a0 This is a full-time position consisting of 40 hours\/week, generally Monday-Friday.<\/p>\n