| Seasonal Soil Conservation Worker |
| Job Type |
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| Organization |
Olmsted County |
| Job Description |
- Olmsted County has earned the 2023 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
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Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
- Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in soil erosion, water quality best management practice installation, on-farm agricultural experience, land surveying, conservation applications on the landscape, water quality monitoring techniques and education delivery.
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Nature of Work
- Under general supervision of a Soil Conservation Technician or Soil Conservation Director, assists with conservation projects, surveying, construction layout and oversight, water quality monitoring, computer data-entry, education and outreach, soil health research and data collection.
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Examples of Work
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- Assists with soil and water programs and projects
- Assists with conservation construction layout and oversight
- Performs soil and water sampling
- Assists with stream and river monitoring and data collection
- Operates hand tools like soil probe, grade rod, hammer, hatchet, shovel, tape measure, GPS unit
- Operates a computer and other data collection equipment in the field
- Answers general questions from the public regarding projects or programs
- Performs related work and projects as directed
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
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- Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work
- Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment
- Skill in the use of computers and technology
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and the public
- Ability to use assigned hand tools
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
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| Location |
Rochester, MN |
| Expires |
2024-03-18 |
| Link |
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4382401/seasonal-soil-conservation-worker |
| MAEE Partner |
Olmsted County |
Seasonal Soil Conservation Worker
Olmsted County
Location: Rochester, MN
Expires: 2024-03-18
Job Description:
- Olmsted County has earned the 2023 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
-
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
- Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in soil erosion, water quality best management practice installation, on-farm agricultural experience, land surveying, conservation applications on the landscape, water quality monitoring techniques and education delivery.
-
Nature of Work
- Under general supervision of a Soil Conservation Technician or Soil Conservation Director, assists with conservation projects, surveying, construction layout and oversight, water quality monitoring, computer data-entry, education and outreach, soil health research and data collection.
-
Examples of Work
-
- Assists with soil and water programs and projects
- Assists with conservation construction layout and oversight
- Performs soil and water sampling
- Assists with stream and river monitoring and data collection
- Operates hand tools like soil probe, grade rod, hammer, hatchet, shovel, tape measure, GPS unit
- Operates a computer and other data collection equipment in the field
- Answers general questions from the public regarding projects or programs
- Performs related work and projects as directed
-
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
-
- Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work
- Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment
- Skill in the use of computers and technology
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and the public
- Ability to use assigned hand tools
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Seasonal Soil Conservation Worker
Posted: February 8, 2024 by MAEE Administration
Category: Olmsted County
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in soil erosion, water quality best management practice installation, on-farm agricultural experience, land surveying, conservation applications on the landscape, water quality monitoring techniques and education delivery.
Nature of Work
Examples of Work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in soil erosion, water quality best management practice installation, on-farm agricultural experience, land surveying, conservation applications on the landscape, water quality monitoring techniques and education delivery.
Nature of Work
Examples of Work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.