NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN (Up to 2 Positions)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LOCATION: Washington Conservation District – Oakdale, MN
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal Technician
SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$17.00/hr DOQ HOURS: up to 40-hours per week. Requires some evening and weekends.
STATUS: Seasonal, non-exempt TERM: Spring-Fall, 2022. Flexible start and end dates.
The Washington Conservation District (WCD) seeks a self-motivated individual to monitor and maintain
stormwater practices and restoration projects to protect and improve wildlife habitat and water quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
1. Maintenance of practices, including weeding, mulching, planting, sediment removal, herbicide application,
and vegetation trimming.
2. Provide support for installation of stormwater management and other projects.
3. Provide support monitoring past projects for functionality and update database.
4. Assist with other WCD programs as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants will possess, or be actively pursuing a biology, natural
resources, or related degree. Documented interest or experience with stormwater practices (e.g. rain gardens) or
landscape restoration (e.g. prairies). Some plant identification skills or sincere interest to learn. Applicants must
be a hard worker, self-motivated, able to show a commitment to high quality work, dedicated to completing
projects on schedule, and be able to work independently. Effective communication and computer skills are critical.
Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and personal vehicle available for use.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with landscaping and landscape maintenance, including towing
trailers. Experience installing or maintaining native plant communities. Native plant community identification and
knowledge. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and image processing programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves mostly outside field work (90%). Frequent position changes; lifting,
pushing, and pulling requirement more than 50 pounds on a regular basis; exposures not limited to heat, cold, and
wet conditions; and use of the senses of sight and smell are necessary in this work. Equipment used include, but
not limited to, landscaping equipment, dump trailers, large pick-ups, and computers/tablets.
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Finalists for the interview process will be determined after initial screening and
assessment of relevant qualifications and experience. Applicant(s) selected for the interview process will be
contacted directly by the Washington Conservation District.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jay Riggs, District Manager at
jriggs@mnwcd.org. Application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m., February 26, 2022.
CONDITIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENT: Washington Conservation District reserves the right to change the content
of this announcement without notification and may at any time withdraw the announcement.
REPORTS TO: The Senior Technician for daily assignments and the District Manager on a regular basis.
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN
Posted: February 1, 2022 by MAEE Administration
Category: Washington Conservation District
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN (Up to 2 Positions)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LOCATION: Washington Conservation District – Oakdale, MN
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal Technician
SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$17.00/hr DOQ HOURS: up to 40-hours per week. Requires some evening and weekends.
STATUS: Seasonal, non-exempt TERM: Spring-Fall, 2022. Flexible start and end dates.
The Washington Conservation District (WCD) seeks a self-motivated individual to monitor and maintain
stormwater practices and restoration projects to protect and improve wildlife habitat and water quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
1. Maintenance of practices, including weeding, mulching, planting, sediment removal, herbicide application,
and vegetation trimming.
2. Provide support for installation of stormwater management and other projects.
3. Provide support monitoring past projects for functionality and update database.
4. Assist with other WCD programs as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants will possess, or be actively pursuing a biology, natural
resources, or related degree. Documented interest or experience with stormwater practices (e.g. rain gardens) or
landscape restoration (e.g. prairies). Some plant identification skills or sincere interest to learn. Applicants must
be a hard worker, self-motivated, able to show a commitment to high quality work, dedicated to completing
projects on schedule, and be able to work independently. Effective communication and computer skills are critical.
Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and personal vehicle available for use.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with landscaping and landscape maintenance, including towing
trailers. Experience installing or maintaining native plant communities. Native plant community identification and
knowledge. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and image processing programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves mostly outside field work (90%). Frequent position changes; lifting,
pushing, and pulling requirement more than 50 pounds on a regular basis; exposures not limited to heat, cold, and
wet conditions; and use of the senses of sight and smell are necessary in this work. Equipment used include, but
not limited to, landscaping equipment, dump trailers, large pick-ups, and computers/tablets.
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Finalists for the interview process will be determined after initial screening and
assessment of relevant qualifications and experience. Applicant(s) selected for the interview process will be
contacted directly by the Washington Conservation District.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jay Riggs, District Manager at
jriggs@mnwcd.org. Application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m., February 26, 2022.
CONDITIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENT: Washington Conservation District reserves the right to change the content
of this announcement without notification and may at any time withdraw the announcement.
REPORTS TO: The Senior Technician for daily assignments and the District Manager on a regular basis.
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN (Up to 2 Positions)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LOCATION: Washington Conservation District – Oakdale, MN
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal Technician
SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$17.00/hr DOQ HOURS: up to 40-hours per week. Requires some evening and weekends.
STATUS: Seasonal, non-exempt TERM: Spring-Fall, 2022. Flexible start and end dates.
The Washington Conservation District (WCD) seeks a self-motivated individual to monitor and maintain
stormwater practices and restoration projects to protect and improve wildlife habitat and water quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
1. Maintenance of practices, including weeding, mulching, planting, sediment removal, herbicide application,
and vegetation trimming.
2. Provide support for installation of stormwater management and other projects.
3. Provide support monitoring past projects for functionality and update database.
4. Assist with other WCD programs as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants will possess, or be actively pursuing a biology, natural
resources, or related degree. Documented interest or experience with stormwater practices (e.g. rain gardens) or
landscape restoration (e.g. prairies). Some plant identification skills or sincere interest to learn. Applicants must
be a hard worker, self-motivated, able to show a commitment to high quality work, dedicated to completing
projects on schedule, and be able to work independently. Effective communication and computer skills are critical.
Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and personal vehicle available for use.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with landscaping and landscape maintenance, including towing
trailers. Experience installing or maintaining native plant communities. Native plant community identification and
knowledge. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and image processing programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves mostly outside field work (90%). Frequent position changes; lifting,
pushing, and pulling requirement more than 50 pounds on a regular basis; exposures not limited to heat, cold, and
wet conditions; and use of the senses of sight and smell are necessary in this work. Equipment used include, but
not limited to, landscaping equipment, dump trailers, large pick-ups, and computers/tablets.
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Finalists for the interview process will be determined after initial screening and
assessment of relevant qualifications and experience. Applicant(s) selected for the interview process will be
contacted directly by the Washington Conservation District.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jay Riggs, District Manager at
jriggs@mnwcd.org. Application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m., February 26, 2022.
CONDITIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENT: Washington Conservation District reserves the right to change the content
of this announcement without notification and may at any time withdraw the announcement.
REPORTS TO: The Senior Technician for daily assignments and the District Manager on a regular basis.