Okanogancd.org<\/a><\/p>\nRequired Knowledge & Skills<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher with at least two years of academic training and\/or experience in water quality, biology, natural resource management, environmental sciences, fisheries management, agricultural sciences, engineering, or a related discipline.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Knowledge of a broad range of soil and water conservation principles, techniques, and practices to apply and install conservation systems, which involve complex and diverse land uses and regulations.<\/li>\n
- Knowledge and skill in water quality standards and criteria for watershed health, riparian restoration, and ecosystem function.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Knowledge and skill in riparian function and restoration processes to improve water quality and aquatic habitat.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Basic skill in using ArcGIS mapping software.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a\u00a0diverse range\u00a0of cooperators, co-workers, and others.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and in groups, work efficiently, honestly, and positively with individuals and in group settings.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ability and desire to motivate individuals to adopt and implement resource management practices on their property.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Organizational, report and informational writing, and research skills are required.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and timelines with flexible scheduling.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Possess or earn\u00a0and maintain,\u00a0via district provided training, a valid Conservation Planning Apprentice, or higher, certification from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.\u00a0 Equivalent planning certification may be considered on a\u00a0case-by-case\u00a0basis by the OCD Board of Supervisors.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, and database management) is required at an intermediate level or higher.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ability to organize and plan own schedule of activities related to work goals set by the\u00a0district.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ability to maintain accurate records regarding time-keeping and authorized expenses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Must be able to traverse uneven ground in varied weather conditions and occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment and\/or materials.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Must have or\u00a0obtain and\u00a0maintain\u00a0a valid Washington State Driver\u2019s License.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Preferred Knowledge & Skills<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Have or gain advanced knowledge of natural resource conditions, agricultural practices, and critical area resources in Okanogan County.\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of Eastern Washington plant communities and ecology.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Familiarity with\u00a0various land use\u00a0priorities, including agriculture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Knowledge and experience using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and hand-held tablet computers to collect point, line, and area information\u00a0to download\u00a0to a computer system for further analysis\u00a0and map making.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Experience developing, writing, and administering\u00a0grant\u00a0applications and projects funded by grants.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Knowledge and skill in surveying and identifying soils and\/or hydrologic processes.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ability to effectively use a variety of tools to collect, disseminate, and record natural resource data.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ability to translate between English and Spanish verbally and in writing is preferred but not required.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n