{"id":56119,"date":"2025-07-21T15:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T22:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=56119"},"modified":"2025-07-21T15:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T22:52:35","slug":"job-resource-conservation-technician-palouse-conservation-district-pullman-wa-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-resource-conservation-technician-palouse-conservation-district-pullman-wa-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Resource Conservation Technician, Palouse Conservation District (Pullman, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Resource Conservation Technician<\/h1>\n
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Salary: <\/strong>$19.39 – $25.20 Hourly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location:<\/strong> Whitman County \u2013 Pullman, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number: <\/strong>2025-PCD RCT2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department: <\/strong>Palouse Conservation District<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date: <\/strong>07\/21\/2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date: <\/strong>07\/30\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n
Category:<\/strong> Administration \/ Environmental Services \/ Grants Administration \/ Communications<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Position Description & Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Position Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Resource Conservation Technician\u2019s primary purpose is to assist Conservation Coordinators and Planners in the implementation of conservation practices. The majority of this work focuses on riparian buffer restoration projects and installing in-stream bio-engineered structures. Serves as an integral member of a team of conservation professionals working primarily in the field. The position is primarily in the field and will work on completing fieldwork (planting, controlling weeds, installing in-stream structures, mowing, and watering) and assist other staff in carrying out miscellaneous grant or contract-related tasks as part of the Palouse Conservation District\u2019s annual plan of work. \u00a0 This position is a member of the District\u2019s team of natural resource conservation professionals working together to enhance and protect natural resources within the District.<\/p>\n
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FTE:<\/td>\nFull Time (40 hours\/week)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compensation:<\/td>\nGrade 5 | $19.39 – $25.20\/hour (DOE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Position Type:<\/td>\nRegular (benefit eligible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Degree (AS\/AA) in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or closely related field. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.<\/p>\n

Six (6) months of previous experience working as a field crew member.<\/p>\n

Physically able to perform field activities for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n

Strong attention to detail, communication, and organization skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Experience in operation and maintenance of field tools (i.e. chain saws, brush cutters, power tools).<\/p>\n

Possess a valid, unrestricted driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n

Washington Herbicide Applicators license, or ability to obtain within the first month of hire.<\/p>\n
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Bachelor\u2019s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or a related field.<\/p>\n

Experience with Arc GIS and other mapping software.<\/p>\n

Experience with data collection and management.<\/p>\n

Experience planting native trees and shrubs.<\/p>\n

Experience mechanically or chemically controlling invasive weeds.<\/p>\n
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Application Instructions<\/strong>
To apply, please click the link\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\nPosition Description<\/strong>
To view a full position description, please click the link\u00a0here.<\/a>\n

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