District Manager/Chief Financial Officer
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The Latah Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the full-time position of District Manager/Chief Financial Officer. The Latah Soil and Water Conservation District is a non-regulatory political subdivision of the State of Idaho with roles and responsibilities outlined in Idaho Code Title 22 Chapter 27. The District Manager will report directly to the elected Board of Supervisors.
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Latah SWCD employs 6 full-time employees and 5 - 10 seasonal field crew members. The current annual operational budget is ~ $1.6 M consisting of ~ 40 active grants, contracts and agreements. Through voluntary mechanisms, Latah SWCD natural resource programs concentrate on riparian/fisheries habitat restoration, agriculture, forestry, Palouse prairie and endangered plant species protection/restoration, and wildlife habitat restoration on private, state and federal lands.
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The Latah SWCD offers paid sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays per year and retirement and insurance stipends to full-time employees.
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Salary Range: $72,553 - $113,047 (34.76 – $54.17/hr.) Continued employment is based on the continuation of adequate funding.
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This position is open until it is filled.
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To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three references to Holly Embry, Assistant Resource Conservation Planner, hembry@latahswcd.org.
We are always accepting resumes for Natural Resource Technicians!
Our field crew techs predominately focus on revegetation of riparian areas throughout Latah County. Individuals should have an interest in riparian restoration work and be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Knowledge of native plants and experience on field crews is useful, but not necessary. Willingness to work hard and get along with others is required! Our field season typically starts in April and runs through December. Hours are 10 hours per day, 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday.
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Start at $16.50/hr
Responsibilities include:
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Provide field and office support to the implementation of best management practices (BMPs).
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Work as part of a crew of 3 to 10 individuals.
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Plant a variety of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.
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Apply seed mixes and mulch.
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Collect native seed.
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Weed invasive plants.
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Irrigate plants.
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Build fences.
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Survival checks of past planting sites.
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Operate gasoline engine powered earth augers, brush trimmers, water pumps, and a variety of hand tools.
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Operate Latah SWCD 4-wheel-drive trucks, and ATVs, and pull trailers in off-road locations.
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Lift 50 lb. bags, work on steep slopes, and walk long distances.
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Work in a variety of weather conditions.
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Provide water, erosion, vegetation, and photo point monitoring assistance to District staff.
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Provide administrative assistance to Latah SWCD staff.
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