Resource Conservationist 1 Field Technician

Posting number: 2601322

Department: Soil & Water Conservation District

Job classification: Resource Conversationist 1 - Field Tech

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

To assist with the inventorying, planning, application, and maintenance of the Delaware SWCD’s natural resource program.

Examples of duties

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Employee must have valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.  Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on District business at all times, including insurability.

Qualifications

• Conducts inspections of District projects including those under Ohio Revised Code 6131 and 6137, as well as agricultural conservation practices.
• Based on inspections, identify needed work on projects.
• 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

Supplemental information

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs any related non-essential functions as required.
 
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Equipment:  Efficiently operates a wide variety of power tools, hand tools, Agri-chemical application equipment, UTV’s, dump trucks, loaders, excavators, mowers, tractors, seeders along with a variety of office equipment including a computer and related software, copier, camera, telephone, calculator, scanner, projector, and other equipment necessary to perform duties.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

•  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of natural resource conservation and management with an understanding of rural and urban surface and subsurface drainage design.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in grammar, writing, spelling, punctuation and mathematical skills
• Demonstrates exceptional public relations and project management skills
• Delivers excellent customer service, externally and internally
• Ability to work effectively with clients who may be upset, distraught, irate, or emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function with reasonable range of constructive behaviors
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments, multi-task with accurate focus and refocus in a fast paced environment
• Efficiently operates computer programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and agency specific programs
• Thorough knowledge, adherence and aptitude to follow safety policies, procedures and practices
• Thorough knowledge, adherence and aptitude to follow federal, state, local, and agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations
• The following may be required as determined by the District Administrator:
  • State of Ohio commercial pesticide applic