Resource Technician
Asotin County Conservation District
Clarkston, WA
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on November 27, 2022
The Asotin County Conservation District is seeking a Resource Technician to join our team. This will be a full time, hourly position. The person in this position will work closely with local landowners, coworkers, and conservation partners. The primary responsibility for this position is to coordinate the District’s Bighorn Sheep Health Program and Non-Commercial Small Farm Program which will include the development of voluntary conservation plans specific to each landowner’s needs and natural resource concerns. Starting compensation will be $17.00 per hour DOQ/DOE plus a competitive benefits package.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a diversity of cooperators, co-workers, and others.
- Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and in groups, work efficiently and honestly.
- Must have demonstrable experience working positively and successfully with individuals one-on-one and in group settings.
- Ability and desire to motivate individuals to adopt and implement resource management practices on their property. This may include educational speaking in front of public groups, organizations, or clubs, as well as one on one interaction
- Organizational, report and informational writing, and research skills are required.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and timelines with flexible scheduling
- Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, and database management) is required at an intermediate level or higher
- Ability to organize and plan own schedule of activities related to work goals
- Ability to maintain accurate records regarding time-keeping and authorized expenses
- Ability to work closely, cooperatively, and in a non-confrontational manner with others in a public office environment
- Must be able to physically perform the tasks of the job in the field by traversing uneven ground in varied weather conditions and occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment and/or materials
- Ability to operate ATV/UTV (if necessary) in a safe and prudent manner and to attend and successfully complete ATV/UTV Rider Course.
- Use current technology to conduct all conservation work activities.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, and maintain a valid driver’s License. ACCD will conduct a driving record review.