Resource Conservationist 1

Delaware, County of•Delaware, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the inventorying, planning, application, and maintenance of the Delaware SWCD’s natural resource program. The role involves conducting inspections of District projects, identifying needed work, and performing tasks as directed by a supervisor. Responsibilities include reporting pollution, maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping records, and assisting with budget and report preparation. The position requires an understanding of natural features, familiarity with engineering instruments for surveying, and the ability to read engineering schematics. It also involves maintaining cooperative relationships, demonstrating regular attendance, attending training, performing computer operations, and working additional hours as needed. The role emphasizes effective time management, meeting deadlines, and providing professional assistance to partners and the public, while promoting a positive and safe working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Acceptable driving record.
Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on District business at all times, including insurability.

Nice To Haves

Understands topography, soil types, aerial photography, geography, vegetation, and other features.
Familiarity with engineering instruments and equipment as part of a field team to survey for proposed conservation practices using US Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Transportation specifications.
Possesses the ability to read and understand engineering schematics.
Maintains cooperative working relationships with all agencies and land users.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Attends various training sessions, teleconferences, webinars and workshops.
Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations.
Works additional hours outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required.
Observes all District policies and procedures.
Prioritizes work and practices effective time management resulting in good quality and quantity of work.
Sets and meets deadlines, effectively manages multiple job duties and asks for assistance when needed.
Provides accurate, timely and professional assistance to partners, landowners and general public in a manner that heightens the District’s credibility and visibility.
Promotes a positive, cooperative, and non-discriminatory atmosphere that supports a safe and productive working environment.

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of District projects including those under Ohio Revised Code 6131 and 6137, as well as agricultural conservation practices.
Identify needed work on projects based on inspections.
Perform any work as directed by supervisor.
Reports findings of suspected pollution of drainage channels to the District Administrator in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
Maintains equipment in good working order.
Maintains the inventory of related supplies properly.
Maintains records of completed work.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget request, monthly reports, and annual reports.
Understands topography, soil types, aerial photography, geography, vegetation, and other features.
Familiarity with engineering instruments and equipment as part of a field team to survey for proposed conservation practices using US Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Transportation specifications.
Possesses the ability to read and understand engineering schematics.
Maintains cooperative working relationships with all agencies and land users.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Attends various training sessions, teleconferences, webinars and workshops.
Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations.
Works additional hours outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required.
Observes all District policies and procedures.
Prioritizes work and practices effective time management resulting in good quality and quantity of work.
Sets and meets deadlines, effectively manages multiple job duties and asks for assistance when needed.
Provides accurate, timely and professional assistance to partners, landowners and general public in a manner that heightens the District’s credibility and visibility.
Promotes a positive, cooperative, and non-discriminatory atmosphere that supports a safe and productive working environment.
Performs any related essential functions as required.
Other duties as assigned