Employment

The Association regularly posts job announcements for local SWCDs as requested. Districts handle their own hiring and all personnel. See below for positions currently open at our local SWCD offices. Check back often for updates.

Prince William SWCD / Urban Conservation Specialist – Full-Time

SALARY RANGE: $45,000 to $55,000

 SUPERVISION Work is performed under direction of the District Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Urban Conservation Specialist is in charge of marketing and submitting applications for the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) by helping participants identify appropriate urban/suburban Best Management Practices (BMPs). The Urban Conservation Specialist will develop and deliver education and outreach programs to urban/suburban landowners.  The urban conservation specialist will also work in concert with the Water Quality team to assist with delivering stream clean-ups and other program updates.

TYPICAL TASKS:

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit urban/suburban landowners to utilize VCAP services
  • Identify potential participants in financial incentive programs for BMPs.
  • Develop soil & water quality VCAP plans that address local and Chesapeake Bay water quality goals
  • Assist w/ VCAP BMP designs and provide basic technical assistance
  • Identify, pursue, and apply for grant opportunities to support conservation, education, and outreach programs
  • Work in concert with the Education Specialist and Prince William Virginia Cooperative Extension to develop and implement education and outreach programs for urban/suburban landowners to reduce nutrients and sediment from the Chesapeake Bay
  • Contribute to the District website and newsletter providing information to urban/suburban landowners
  • Assist with development of program documents and reports
  • Assist other District staff, board, and partner agency staff, as required, to meet district goals.
  • Attend board of directors’ meetings, staff meetings, and interagency meetings, as requested
  • Other tasks as assigned by District Manager or Board of Directors

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Willing to obtain a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional level I and II certification, and, if required, nutrient management planning certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Use of basic soil science, agronomy, and environmental science
  • Ability to soil sample and interpret the results for urban/suburban landowners
  • Creation of maps/designs using Arc Pro and aerial photos
  • Understanding and application of BMPs for urban/suburban landowners
  • Understanding of relationship between urban/suburban landowners and Non-Point Source pollution effects on Prince William County and Chesapeake Bay water quality
  • Understanding of designation of Resource Protection Areas & Resource Management Areas
  • Understand the role of Soil & Water Conservation Districts and local, state, and federal partner agencies
  • Attend urban horticulture, agriculture, water quality, and conservation education training classes
  • Marketing and managing outreach to urban/suburban landowners

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve frequent walking over difficult terrain, as well as lifting and carrying moderate weight (40 lbs). Tasks require alertness to avoid potentially hazardous conditions.

  • Have current Virginia Driver’s License
  • Some statewide travel is required for training; with and without overnight stays could be required
  • A Federal background check will be completed for all applicants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in horticulture, environmental science, natural science, or related field with equivalent experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  If you are interested in applying for this position, submit your resume, cover letter, and any other information you feel would assist in your application to Duane Mohr, District Manager, at duanemohr@pwswcd.org

 

John Marshall SWCD/ Conservation Specialist – Open Until Filled

John Marshall SWCD serving Fauquier County, VA is pleased to announce the listing of a full-time (40 hrs. per week) Conservation Specialist position. The successful candidate will join a high producing technical staff in promoting, planning and overseeing the installation of VACS program practices. Fauquier County is a leader in beef production and commercial equine operations and has hundreds of miles of first and second order streams in the both the upper Rappahannock and Potomac River watersheds.

John Marshall SWCD partners with Fauquier County in its conservation efforts and the implementation of its Human Resource program. Employees receive an excellent benefits package. Candidates with a wide range of experiences in agriculture and conservation are encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until filled. 

Comprehensive Benefits package includes:

– Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage at very competitive rates

– Up to 14 paid holidays annually, sick leave, annual leave, and personal days

– Virginia Retirement System pension plan & a life insurance policy 2X annual salary

– 457(B) individual retirement plan

– Access our Employee Wellness Center which is free for all permanent employees & dependents

Position may be filled as Conservation Specialist I, II, or III based on education and experience. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Please direct specific position-related questions to Melissa Allen, District Manager John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District at 540-422-8493 or email melissa.allen@fauquiercounty.gov.

For the full job description – https://eportal.fauquiercounty.gov/mss/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=2000151&sreq=9&form=CO1&desc=CONSERVATION%20SPECIALIST%20-%20JMSW