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Position Announcement – WREP/WRE Technician
The Pulaski/Alexander County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking a full time WREP/WRE Technician. The WREP/WRE Technician position is a full-time temporary position whose duration is predicted to be two years. The candidate should have strong written, verbal and customer service skills. In addition, applicant shall be able to multi-task, be self-motivated, organized and able to work independently. This position requires a combination of office and field work which requires regular exertion due to conservation related work such as walking on rough terrain.
This position is located at the USDA Service Center in Tamms, Illinois and will service all or portions of Alexander, Pulaski and Union Counties in Southern Illinois. This position will assist NRCS and SWCD staff in all aspects of promotion and implementation of the Dogtooth Bend WREP, and general WRE including but not limited to, inspection of vendor services, restoration contracts, monitoring inspections and status reviews of projects enrolled in NRCS wetland easements.
The WREP/WRE Technician will be supervised by the Pulaski/Alexander/Union County District Conservationist and will assist with outreach, landowner enrollment, acquisition needs, landowner assistance with planning, inventory and assessment for wildlife habitat improvements on the land, and assist in the monitoring, management and maintenance of NRCS easement lands.
This position is based on a 40-hour work week with occasional evening work related to meetings and outreach. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The compensation for this position is $ 30,000-$35,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Some benefits are provided with this position. The successful candidate will be required to pass a federal background check. A valid Driver’s License is required for this position.
The application deadline is February, 18 2022. Interested candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, resume with references, and salary requirements to:
Pulaski/Alexander SWCD
PO Box 159
Tamms, Il 62988
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masking, social distancing, 25% staff capacity
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location