{"id":53038,"date":"2024-04-22T14:08:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T21:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=53038"},"modified":"2024-04-22T14:08:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T21:08:51","slug":"job-research-monitoring-coordinator-palouse-conservation-district-pullman-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-research-monitoring-coordinator-palouse-conservation-district-pullman-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Research &amp; Monitoring Coordinator, Palouse Conservation District (Pullman, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/f7a0d0_bbad5e5469c94089baa84facc0830f12~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_1201,h_125,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/Palouse%20CD.png\" alt=\"Palouse CD.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Research &amp; Monitoring Coordinator<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary<\/strong>: $28.83 &#8211; $41.27 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Whitman County \u2013 Pullman, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type<\/strong>: Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number:\u00a0<\/strong>2024-PCD RMC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department<\/strong>: Palouse Conservation District<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date<\/strong>: 04\/18\/2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: 05\/05\/2024 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Administration \/ Environmental Services \/ Grants Administration \/ Geology\/Hydrology<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palousecd.org\/\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4475192\/research-monitoring-coordinator\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<h3>Position Summary<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>The Research and Monitoring Coordinator&#8217;s primary purpose is to assist the Research and Monitoring Program Manager, the Director, and the Board of Supervisors in the development and implementation of monitoring programs that assess the effectiveness of conservation practices implemented by the district. Serving as an integral member of a team of conservation professionals working both in the field and office. The position will plan, organize, and coordinate stream, wetland, soil, habitat, and other monitoring programs and projects; manage and analyze data associated with the programs and projects; assist with writing and managing grants; help to organize and coordinate public events; supervise staff, interns, and volunteers; and assist other staff in carrying out miscellaneous grant or contract-related tasks as part of the district&#8217;s annual plan of work. The successful candidate will become a member of the district&#8217;s team of conservation professionals working together to enhance and protect natural resources within the district&#8217;s boundaries.<br \/><br \/>Position Details<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">FTE:<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Full Time (40 hours\/week)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Compensation:<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">$28.83 &#8211; $41.27\/hour (DOE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Position Type:<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Regular (benefit eligible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Position Description<br \/>To view a full position description, please click the link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/palousecd.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PalouseConservationDistrict\/EV3e2UgyG_dDrsAYUbuS95oBdkohCTyypQt4ycirVL7Xhw?e=UrPZKa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Required Qualifications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master&#8217;s degree (MS) in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Soil Science, or a closely related field;<u>\u00a0OR<\/u>\u00a0a bachelor\u2019s degree (BA\/BS) and 3 years of related experience. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of soil science and watershed management with an emphasis on hydrology, stream ecology, geomorphology, water quality, and wetlands.<\/li>\n<li>A background or working knowledge of dryland agricultural farming practices, the issues and challenges facing farmers, and the best management practices applied to these systems.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Experience with ESRI GIS programs including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Survey123, and Field Maps.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with and processing remote sensing imagery from Landsat and Sentinel satellites.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with programming languages, specifically R, Python, and JavaScript.<\/li>\n<li>Experience collecting field data including water and soil samples and vegetation metrics.<\/li>\n<li>Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting water quality monitoring stations.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to travel as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Physically able to carry up to 50 lbs. over steep and rough terrain in inclement weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Valid, unrestricted driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br \/>Preferred Qualifications<br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience calibrating and running watershed models.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with statistical analysis of soil, water quality, and vegetation data including both parametric and nonparametric tests.<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing and working with SQL databases specifically, Water Information System by KISTERS (WISKI).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Smartsheet work collaboration software.<\/li>\n<li>Experience writing and managing grants and managing budgets.<\/li>\n<li>Two years of supervisory experience.<\/li>\n<li>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot; has a current remote pilot certificate issued under the FAA\u2019s small UAS Rule (Part 107)<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through Farm Service Agency or Natural Resources Conservation Services currently available to landowners such as EQIP, CRP, CREP, etc., and related conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs).<\/li>\n<li>Experience with environmental education and outreach.<\/li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Highly motivated, creative, curious, and organized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Application Instructions<br \/>To apply, please click the link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/64c356d2109e4762a793cd8cea715493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p>Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered.\u00a0<\/p>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Agency<\/dt>\n<dd>State of Washington<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>View Job Posting for Agency Information<br \/><br \/>View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>View Posting for Agency Contact<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[227,4,6995,280,32,432,797,300,33,636,281,7,6794,172,95,6658,7170],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53038"}],"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\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53038"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53039,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53038\/revisions\/53039"}],"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=53038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}