Agricultural & Drainage Coordinator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implements, and maintains the Wright County Drainage Management Policy.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of ditch system assessment rolls.  Responsible for monitoring the systematic inspection of Wright County's drainage systems and conducts research for petitions, repairs, improvements.
• Recommends best management practice solutions for resolving drainage problems in the County.
• Plans and prioritizes drainage related work activities, maintenance operations procedures and standards, and protocol.  Assists with preparing bid documents for the County's drainage system.  Conducts basic construction site investigations utilizing survey-grade GPS equipment.  Determines the necessary equipment and materials for task and project completion and adapts plans based on weather changes and equipment availability.
• Serves as the Project Supervisor on drainage system repairs completed by contractors.
• Track, report, enforce and notify landowners of buffer strip enforcement required under Minnesota Chapter 103F.
• Assists in the hiring of project contractors for the County and overseeing herbicide applications.
• Coordinates grant-funded programs for best management practices and water improvement and drainage projects.  Research program requirements and sources of funds available and assists in writing grant applications and submits applications to funding agencies or foundations.
• Oversees the County's biocontrol site and creates and updates all agricultural-related forms and website materials.
• Responsible for community engagement, public relations, and communications related to the public drainage system and noxious weed ordinance.
• Conducts Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight operation and maintenance in accordance with current county policy and federal regulations.
• Performs work of the Agricultural and Drainage Inspector or assists with work as needed, including clearing trees and brush, mowing, seeding, herbicide application, and various equipment operations.
• Any other duties as assigned or apparent.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, biology, geology, hydrology, or related field, and two years of experience working with water quality, drainage management and functionality issues, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Class A CDL with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements within one year of employment.
First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment
ATV Safety, Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category A and E License, Tree Inspector, Forklift, Chainsaw certifications may be required depending on job assignments.
Previous experience working with ArcGIS and AutoCAD is preferred.
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the rectangular survey in Minnesota for the purpose of locating land parcels; knowledge of local, State, and Federal wetland and drainage regulations as they pertain to public drainage systems; knowledge of Minnesota Chapter 103E Drainage Law and County Ditch policies and procedures; knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in GIS and land surveying; knowledge of computer graphics systems including operations and capabilities; knowledge of computer software systems associated with GIS and Land Surveying including GIS/CAD integrations; knowledge of UAV operation, regulations, and data collection; knowledge of the various courthouse departments and governmental agencies for information retrieval; strong communication and interpersonal skills being honest, fair, and dependable; strong research, project management, and leadership skills; ability to interpret legal descriptions for tract size and locations; ability to interpret County soils survey and Munsell soil color chart; ability to complete wetland delineations requiring knowledge of plant identification, identifying specific soil characteristics, and other hydrologic factors; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices; ability to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms; pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Salary : $28 - $39