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SALARY RANGE and BENEFITS<\/strong>: $42,888 \u2013 $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 \u201cemployee at will doctrine\u201d.<\/p>\n HOURS<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n Job Responsibilities\/Duties <\/strong><\/p>\n \uf0b7 Conduct farm resource inventories, and assemble data to prepare farm conservation plans.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Provide information, education and assistance to farmers, landowners, and the general public on natural resource management practices.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Assist farmers and landowners in complying with state and local regulations such as the Critical Areas Ordinance.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Develop maps using the GIS system for use in analyzing various issues and providing guidance to farmers and landowners.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Communicate with farmers and landowners interested in District programs and promote conservation practices that are of benefit to the farmers\/ landowners and the environment.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Support District activities at public outreach events, including farm tours, workshops, fairs, festivals; this includes some evening and weekend work.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Write educational fact sheets and articles, prepare and conduct presentations, and assist with the development of publications as needed.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Provide exceptional customer service to a wide range of farmers and landowners and other technical and conservation experts.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Attend public meetings as a representative of the District.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 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.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Prepare reports documenting activities, program progress, and accomplishments as directed.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Perform all duties in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Safely and properly use and maintain district vehicles, office and field equipment and supplies.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Position requires working outside in inclement weather, walking on uneven ground and lifting up to 50lbs.<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Perform tasks and activities associated with District programs and projects as assigned, including office and administrative tasks in support of assigned projects.<\/p>\n To apply <\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Corina Cheever Resource Coordinator, Farm Planning Program Whatcom Conservation District 6975 Hannegan Road, Lynden, WA 98264 ccheever@whatcomcd.org<\/a> To learn more about Whatcom Conservation District, visit the website at www.whatcomcd.org<\/a><\/p>\n