Conservation Technician

Gilchrist County•Trenton, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gilchrist County is currently accepting applications for a Conservation Technician with the Gilchrist Soil and Water Conservation District. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position funded through a contract with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP). This position will provide assistance to agricultural producers with enrollment and implementation of FDACS Best Management Practices (BMPs), including completion of Notices of Intent (NOIs); conduct BMP Implementation Verification (IV) visits; assist with FDACS cost-share programs and related documentation; participate in site visits, demonstrations, workshops, field days, staff meetings and other educational or outreach activities; maintain required records and reports; and perform other related duties as assigned. The Conservation Technician will work with agricultural producers and FDACS staff to support BMP implementation and natural resource conservation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture, natural resources, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (including Word and Excel), computers, tablets/iPads and other electronic devices
Good communication skills
Ability to interact with agricultural producers and the public in a courteous and professional manner
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of a Level II background check
Negative pre-employment drug test
Participation in direct deposit
All applications must include a copy/photo of driver’s license
Please include all required licenses and or certificates with your application

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture or natural resources (may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis)
Familiarity with natural resource conservation procedures
Familiarity with agricultural equipment such as pivots, no-till drills, tractors and related accessories

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to agricultural producers with enrollment and implementation of FDACS Best Management Practices (BMPs), including completion of Notices of Intent (NOIs)
Conduct BMP Implementation Verification (IV) visits
Assist with FDACS cost-share programs and related documentation
Participate in site visits, demonstrations, workshops, field days, staff meetings and other educational or outreach activities
Maintain required records and reports
Perform other related duties as assigned
Work with agricultural producers and FDACS staff to support BMP implementation and natural resource conservation