Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working outdoors and cooperatively with others? If so, Monroe County’s Land Conservation Department might have the job for you. We’re hiring for a full-time Soil & Water Conservation Specialist. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Resource Management, Soil Science, Watershed Management, or another natural resource-related field. An understanding of agricultural practices with strong GIS mapping skills are preferred. The ability to utilize computer aided design (CAD) software is helpful.
Our Soil & Water Conservation Specialist provides technical assistance to the residents of Monroe County in the form of resource inventory, conservation planning, design and installation of conservation practices. This position also works with a variety of Federal, State & County programs (Farmland Preservation Program-FLP, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program-CREP, Environmental Quality Incentives Program-EQIP, Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance, Etc.) to address resource issues.
Starting salary for this position is $25.09/hr. - $27.10/hr. Monroe County offers an exceptional benefit package to include health, dental, term life, Wisconsin Retirement System, and more.
To apply for this position please complete: Monroe County Application
Your completed application materials and supporting documents can be emailed to: hannah.olsen@co.monroe.wi.us
If you have further questions, please contact Personnel at 608-269-8719.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm on March 10th. AA/EOE
