Conservation Technician
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Posted
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03/07/2024
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County
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Buchanan
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Location
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Hazleton ,Iowa
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Salary
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$19.00 - $20.50/hour
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Deadline
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04/08/2024
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Description
Full time position with county benefits. At will position appointed by and reporting to the Conservation Board Executive Director. Under general supervision; assists in the implementation, development, maintenance and operations of areas under management of the Conservation Board. Some essential duties include:
• providing care and maintenance of live animals and exhibits
• conducting ground preparation and planting for conservation management, including application of herbicides
• operating equipment, including tractors, loaders, trucks, augers, tree planters, seed drills, tree trimmers, chain saws, sprayers, and various power tools
• cutting and felling of trees
• mowing and grounds maintenance
• maintaining machinery, tools, and equipment.
Must possess, or be able to obtain a valid Class A Iowa Commercial Drivers License within 6 months, S130/S190 training within 6 months, and State of Iowa Pesticide Applicator's Permit within 12 months. Drug testing shall be required as allowed by state law. Must pass a physical fitness test.
The full job description and application form may be downloaded at: www.buchanancountyiowa.org/services/conservation/job_opportunities.php. For more information, call 319-636-2617.
Buchanan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Qualifications
An Associate’s Degree in a natural resources or agricultural field and one or more years work-related experience. Will consider high school diploma or GED and three years education and/or work-related experience. Other requirements are listed below.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume with references, and completed Buchanan County Application form to: Ben Bonar, Executive Director, Buchanan County Conservation Board, 1883 125th Street, Hazleton, IA 50641; email: bbonar@co.buchanan.ia.us.
