The Engineering Technician is responsible for the administration of conservation programs in collaboration with the County Conservationist to address local land and water resource priorities as identified in the Douglas County Land and Water Resource Management Plan. 

The Engineering Technician serves as the department's technical lead for planning, investigating, providing engineering design, and construction oversight for conservation practices such as wetland restoration, streambank & shoreline restoration, and various agricultural BMPs. 
The position develops landowner cost-share agreements, administers cost-share funds, and coordinates cost-share reimbursement from the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The position works in collaboration with the zoning department to administer the NR-135 non-metallic mining program, and to develop or review shoreland & impervious surface mitigation plans. 

Technical assistance may also be provided to other County Departments and other units of government, such as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).