Cedar County SWCD Employment Application

Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District
Now Hiring Technician

BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION INCLUDES: Designs and completes plans for conservation practices and checks construction of completed ones; provides technical assistance to cooperator on the installation and maintenance of conservation practices; keeps case files up to date; explains District Programs to cooperators, the public and other agencies.
Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, College degree is preferred, but not required. Applicant must pass a background check. Job duties will include working with the Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service assisting landowners of the county with state and federal farm programs. Strong computer skills and good public relation skills are required and have the ability to be flexible, as job requirements may vary. Knowledge & ability to use surveying instruments will be helpful. Work involves regular and recurrent exposure to adverse weather conditions and requires regular and recurrent exertion related to conservation work such as walking on rough and rocky terrain, ditches and climbing steep banks. A vehicle will be provided for field work and necessary travel.
This is a full time position with paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health and retirement benefits. The starting rate will be $14.00 per hour. Increase in salary will be determined upon the employee meeting job expectation and as experience and training has been gained. Employment application is available online at www.mosoilandwater.land/cedar or by stopping by the office for a copy.
If interested in applying for this position, please mail or deliver application, resume and cover letter to:
Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District
208 West Street
Stockton, MO 65785

Information can also be sent by email by calling ahead to (417) 276-3388 ext. 3 for email address.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, March 31, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider