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District Specialist Pettis The Pettis County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a District Specialist. This is a full-time, day shift, Monday-Friday position, with health insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental) and retirement benefits available. Starting hourly wage is $16.80 or higher based on experience and education, with advancement opportunities. These advancements are based on time in service with required testing milestones and certifications. Job duties and responsibilities include: surveying and designing/ certifying cost-share practices in compliance with the State Soil and Water Commission and District Board policies; meeting with landowners and contractors on-site; managing and maintaining rental equipment; and other additional duties as requested. Work is performed under the supervision of the Pettis County SWCD Board of Supervisors. The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to travel over rough terrain is required. The applicant must have good communication skills, basic computer skills, possess the ability to work under high workloads at peak times and be able to adapt to day to day changes. Basic farm knowledge/experience or the ability to use surveying instruments is helpful but not required. High school diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license are required. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a USDA background check. Applications may be picked up at the Pettis County SWCD office, 1407 W. 32nd St. Sedalia, MO 65301. You may also contact Pettis County SWCD at 660-826-3339 x3 or email ashlynn.stevenson@swcd.mo.gov to make arrangements to receive an application. Additionally, you may visit https://mosoilandwater.land under job opportunities to access an application. Please submit a resume with your application. To be considered you must fill out an application. The Pettis County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer. District Specialist 07/26/2024
Technician I Daviess Full time district Technician I position. Duties include, but not limited to provide technical assistance to district landowners in the area of soil & water. Assist with conservation practice design, planning, staking conservation practices, and ability to travel over rough and uneven terrain. Applicant must possess a valid driver's licenses and be able to pass security background check. Starting pay is $16.80/ per hour-40-hour week. Benefits include paid health insurance, retirement, holidays, annual and sick leave. Applications taken through August 2, 2024, or until position is filled. Applications may be picked up at the district office at 209 Ash Street, Gallatin, MO 64640 or call 660-663-3703 ext. 3 for an application emailed to the applicant. All applications will have a resume attached to be considered. 08/02/2024
Shared FOSA Technician Lincoln FOSA Shared Technician The Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Lincoln/Pike/Montgomery/Warren County are seeking a Shared FOSA Technician. Tasks include stake-out and design of conservation practices, interpersonal communication, computer design work, word processing, assisting NRCS staff with implementation of practices, outreach activities, file maintenance, and general office duties. The successful candidate must be able to work in any type of weather and cross rough terrain. Good computer skills and basic farm knowledge are a must. Relevant training will be provided. Must have H/S diploma, valid D/L, and pass federal security background check. Benefits include paid annual leave and sick leave, health, vision, and dental insurance, LAGERS retirement. The successful candidate may be stationed in any of the offices depending on home location. Starting salary $16.80 with training to advance to higher levels. Application may be picked up at any of the four county offices above or by emailing Katie.owens@swcd.mo.gov. For more information, please call 636-528-4877 x3 or your local SWCD office. An equal opportunity employer, provider, & lender. Shared FOSA Technician 09/30/2024