Field Technician
Agency: Wilkin Soil and Water Conservation District
Location: Breckenridge, MN
Closing Date: March 29, 2021
Contact: Applications should be mailed to Don Bajumpaa, Wilkin SWCD, 1150 Highway 75 North, Breckenridge MN 56520 or emailed to dbajumpaa@co.wilkin.mn.us.
Applicants must complete a letter of interest, job application, and resume by 4 PM, March 29, 2021. Applications are available at https://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/conservationdistrict
Term/Grade: Full-time
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for performing field-related duties and is responsible for aggressively promoting conservation related programs and services available through the Wilkin SWCD and NRCS Field Office. All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with locally approved Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan (CLWMP) priorities. Over time position responsibilities may change as CLWMP priorities change.
Major Duties:
- Assists with the implementation of the District’s tree planting, tree fabric, grass seed, mowing and drill programs.
- Performs general maintenance on all District equipment including tractors, drills, mowers, tree planter, fabric machine and vehicles.
- Assists with surface and groundwater monitoring programs and research.
- Assists with soil sampling and soil health assessments to monitor biological, chemical and physical soil properties.
- Assists with planning, design, construction layout, and inspection of conservation practices.
- Conducts spot checks and status reviews as required.
- Assists with demonstrations, education and outreach programs.
- Other duties to support priorities identified in CLWMP.
See the complete announcement and apply here.
