{"id":56335,"date":"2025-08-20T13:08:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=56335"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:08:45","slug":"job-research-monitoring-specialist-palouse-conservation-district-pullman-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-research-monitoring-specialist-palouse-conservation-district-pullman-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Research &amp; Monitoring Specialist, Palouse Conservation District (Pullman, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20250626103502_PCDist6.2025.png\" alt=\"Palouse Conservation District banner\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Research &amp; Monitoring Specialist<\/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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">$26.60 &#8211; $34.58 Hourly<\/span><\/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 class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2025-PCD R&amp;MS<\/span><\/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\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong>Palouse Conservation District<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">08\/14\/2025<\/span><\/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>Closing Date: <\/strong>08\/29\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Land Use \/ Natural Resources \/ Office and Administrative Support<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/5044422\/research-monitoring-specialist\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Position Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\">The Research and Monitoring Specialist\u2019s primary purpose is to assist Managers, 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 the office. The position will plan, organize, and coordinate stream, wetland, soil, habitat, and other monitoring programs and projects; organize and coordinate public events; and assist other staff in carrying out miscellaneous grant or contract-related tasks as part of the District\u2019s annual plan of work. The successful candidate will become a member of the District\u2019s team of conservation professionals working together to enhance and protect natural resources within the District\u2019s boundaries.<\/p>\n<strong>Position Details<\/strong>\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\">Grade 8 | $26.60 &#8211; $34.58\/hour (depending on experience)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Position Type:<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Permanent (benefit eligible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><br \/><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul id=\"isPasted\" type=\"disc\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree (BS\/BA) in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Soil Science, or a closely related field;<u>\u00a0OR<\/u>\u00a0a technical degree (AS\/AA) and 2 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, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, and ArcGIS 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>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 \/><strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul id=\"isPasted\">\n<li>Master of Science (MS) degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Soil Science, or related field.<\/li>\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.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Experience installing, maintaining, and using water quality sensors, sondes, and data loggers.<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing and working with SQL databases, specifically the Water Information System by KISTERS (WISKI).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Smartsheet work collaboration software.<\/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<\/ul>\n<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><br \/><strong>Application Instructions<\/strong><br \/>To apply, please click the link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/0198a9b378fc794fa651f2f661dc4e92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-vglnk=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/0197ad19de4e7be5825a6179e2bd185c\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Friday, August 29, 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>\n<strong>Position Description<\/strong><br \/>To view a full position description, please click the link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/palousecd.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PalouseConservationDistrict\/EfjIkVd4BOxMpxYRS4sdy7EBo1lwsi8e4M2fAFgRQHaTfA?e=psNc7Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-vglnk=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/palousecd.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PalouseConservationDistrict\/Ef7A4BADPE5NjTg-k75qfiABh37armaS4xCRvo6kLxslvA?e=wdKVi4\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">here.<\/a>\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>Employer<\/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-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a 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<\/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":[6995,280,32,38,300,33,611,636,281,7,6794,13,172,95,6658,7170],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56335"}],"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=56335"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56336,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56335\/revisions\/56336"}],"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=56335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}