{"id":35384,"date":"2020-11-12T10:27:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T18:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=35384"},"modified":"2020-11-12T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T18:27:50","slug":"job-resource-specialist-ii-cascadia-conservation-district-wenatchee-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-resource-specialist-ii-cascadia-conservation-district-wenatchee-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Resource Specialist II, Cascadia Conservation District (Wenatchee, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$25.62 &#8211; $28.23 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Chelan County \u2013 Wenatchee, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Cascadia Conservation District<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2020-CCD RS2<\/div>\n<div>Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2901648\/resource-specialist-ii\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2901648\/resource-specialist-ii<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">11\/16\/2020 5:00 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:\u00a0 Resource Specialist II\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DATE:\u00a0 October 30, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Position Status:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 Full Time<br \/>\n<strong><u>Hourly Wage:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 Starting at $25.62 \u2013 28.23 per hour, Depending on Qualifications and Experience<br \/>\n<strong><u>Closing Date:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Background:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nThe basic function of this position is to provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of various\u00a0<a title=\"Cascadia Conservation District homepage\" href=\"https:\/\/cascadiacd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cascadia Conservation District<\/a>\u00a0natural resource programs. This position will be under the direction and guidance of the District Administrator. Day to day supervision will be provided by the Program Director.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Minimum Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nA Bachelor\u2019s Degree involving a major in environmental or physical science, one of the natural sciences, planning or other closely related field and two years of professional level experience.\u00a0 An Associate\u2019s Degree in environmental or physical science or technology or other closely related field may be substituted for a Bachelor\u2019s Degree if the applicant has three years or more of applicable experience. Very strong organizational and written\/verbal communication skills. Experience working with landowners on natural resource issues is preferred. Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel are essential).\u00a0 Basic competency with GIS software is preferred. Must have demonstrated ability in handling multiple projects and the capability of working with diverse individuals and small groups. Must be able to work in remote and rugged locations under a variety of weather conditions, traverse difficult upland and instream terrain, and carry field equipment necessary to complete required job tasks.\u00a0 Must have a valid driver\u2019s license. Experience working with conservation districts is also beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Typical Work:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Resource Specialist II will work with landowners throughout Chelan County to address natural resource issues on their properties through development of resource management plans, identifying cost sharing opportunities and assisting landowners through that process. This position requires the ability to work with urban and rural landowners around natural resource issues such as agriculture, forestry and habitat. Other preferred qualifications include: NRCS Apprentice or Certified Conservation Planner and\/or Certified Arborist.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Payroll Deductions and Benefits:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nFederal Income Tax Withheld<br \/>\nUnemployment Insurance<br \/>\nMedicare<br \/>\nIndustrial Insurance<br \/>\nState Retirement (PERS)<br \/>\nAnnual Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays<br \/>\nMedical &amp; Dental Insurance<br \/>\nOptional Aflac policies<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Application Procedure:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nView<a title=\"job description\" href=\"https:\/\/cascadiacd.org\/images\/site_graphics\/Resource-Specialist-II-8-17-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0job description<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a>\u00a0for a full understanding of the required initial qualifications and the work to be accomplished.<\/p>\n<p>Submit cover letter and resume with at least three (3) references to Peggy Entzel, Cascadia Conservation District, 14 N. Mission, Wenatchee, Washington 98801, prior to 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020.\u00a0 (509) 436-1601.\u00a0 Email submittals are allowed; send to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:peggye@cascadiacd.org\">peggye@cascadiacd.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Equal Opportunity Employer.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":""},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35384"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35384"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35385,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35384\/revisions\/35385"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}