Hubbard SWCD
HUBBARD COUNTY SWCD
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title: Water Quality Resource Technician
Position status: Full time
Benefits: Paid Holidays, Sick leave, Vacation, PERA Retirement, Medical Stipend
Position Location: Hubbard SWCD, Park Rapids, MN
FLSA: Non-exempt
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, occasional evening hours
Status: At-will
Closing Date: February 8th, 2021
Reports to: District Manager
The Hubbard Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as the Water Quality Resource Technician. This position will carry out the technical services for the district. Overall supervision is received from the District Manager.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the District Manager and the Hubbard County SWCD Board of Supervisors, this position will assist in implementation of the work plans for specific and varying water quality projects, promote and implement watershed projects and programs including water quality monitoring, GIS analysis, stream restoration, buffer law, one watershed one plans, surface water assessment, civic engagement and special projects with local, state and federal agencies, conservation groups and private landowners. Project work will include outside fieldwork, office time, and travel for local and regional meetings.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for implementation of all technical aspects of multiple water resource monitoring programs.
• Maintain GIS Data in SWCD database and coordinate GIS data acquisition for use by SWCD staff.
• Participate in project planning and implementation in accordance with watershed implementation plans.
• Provides support to natural resource inventory and assessment projects including: using GIS, LiDAR, computer modeling, and professional expertise to identify water quality improvement projects, project benefits, and cost.
• Perform all or part of the duties associated with the Observation Well Program, WCA and the Rural Rainfall Program.
• Perform surveys, layouts, designs and supervision of conservation practices for state, county, federal and SWCD programs.
• Pursue Job Approval Authority for multiple conservation practices to increase knowledge and skill set year after year.
• Coordinate technical assistance using NRCS or other acceptable standards.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Keep records as determined by program guidelines and rules.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Four-year degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Ecological Sciences, Hydrology or closely related fields. Applicable experience may substitute for a four-year degree.
• Must be highly motivated to work with limited supervision and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while also keeping detailed records of activities and expenditures.
• Must have strong writing and verbal communication skills sufficient to disseminate highly technical information to local citizens and board members and be comfortable speaking to large and small groups of varying demographics.
• Must have or obtain a Minnesota Driver's License.
• Position requires frequent lifting of items weighing up to 60 pounds, walking in rough terrain, and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interest in pursuing a career in water resources, including water quality monitoring and fieldwork.
• Knowledge of local land use practices and interactions with ground and surface water.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting basics.
• Knowledge of governmental agencies (MPCA, BWSR, DNR, NRCS, County and SWCD). Knowledge of local board operations.
• Experience with hand held GPS units and Arc GIS Programs.
• Knowledge of stream restoration techniques and practices.
• Experience with water quality monitoring procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of SWCD and NRCS programs.
• Familiar with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher.
• Experience with handheld GPS units and ArcView Programs.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Finalists for the interview process will be determined after initial screening and assessment of qualifications provided in the materials submitted. Applications selected for the interview process will be contacted directly by Hubbard SWCD.
Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Professional References to:
Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation District
603 Central Ave N, Suite 100
Park Rapids, MN 56470 or by e-mail to crystal.hcswcd@
EEO (Equal Opportunity Employer)
The Hubbard Soil and Water Conservation District is an EEO employer. Candidates will be considered without discrimination to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, politics, marital status, physical handicap, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
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