Conservation Tech/Naturalist
Posted
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01/12/2022
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County
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Grundy
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Location
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Morrison ,Iowa
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Salary
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up to $48,000
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Deadline
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03/03/2022
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Description
Job Announcement
Conservation Technician-Naturalist – permanent, full-time
DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision
of the Director – performs environmental education duties as assigned and
assists in the maintenance of the facilities, equipment, and property owned by
the Grundy County Conservation Board as time allows.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Works closely with the Conservation Board Director and operation
supervisor in accomplishing environmental education assignments. Prepares
detailed plans and cost estimates for interpretive displays. Prepares museum
interpretive displays, assists in long term museum planning, prepares and
presents programs for schools, groups, and the general public related to
conservation, natural history, and cultural history. Provides information to
the public regarding Conservation Board policy, rules, and regulations.
Prepares news releases, promotional brochures, written and oral reports. May
supervise maintenance and repair activities of part-time staff in the operation
of facilities, premises, and grounds. Works closely with the Operations
Supervisor in accomplishing assigned field tasks. Participates in mowing, snow
removal, and related facility maintenance. Performs maintenance as assigned on
equipment, tools, and vehicles used in the departmental work activities.
Operates tractor, truck, chainsaw, skid loader, ATV, brush trimmer, and related
equipment used in the Conservation Board activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from college or
university. Coursework or program experience in the following areas preferred:
natural or cultural history resources, forestry, parks management, outdoor
recreation, environmental education/interpretation, museum displays. Possession
of or ability to obtain upon hiring, the following: Iowa Pesticide Applicators
Certification; valid State of Iowa
Driver’s License.
SALARY:
up to $48,000/year; uniform allowance, health insurance, vacation, and sick
leave.
TO
APPLY: Request County application by contacting Nick Buseman, Director, at
GCCB, 204 4th Street, Morrison, Iowa, 50657 or by calling
(319)345-2688. Then include cover letter, resume, and three references when
returning completed application.
DEADLINE:
March 3, 2022 by 4:00PM
To Apply
Contact the office at 319-345-2688 or stop into the office Tuesday through Thursday from 8am-4:30pm. The office is located at 204 4th street Morrison, Iowa