FARM OR RANCH EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND PREFERRED.  This type of conservation work is overseeing agricultural fencing and water projects for the conservation district (~20% of the work) and overseeing other landowner projects under the USDA Farm Bill in partnership with NRCS (~80% of the work). It is very focused on farming and ranching and you work daily with landowners ensuring projects are up to specs. Work is divided between office work and field visits.

This is NOT a government position and has *no health insurance* or retirment. Even though it is not a government position, it does require passing a federal background check to get a lincpass as the Conservation District uses NRCS equipment and vehicles.

Benefits are 11 paid holidays, accrued time off for sick and vacation; $200 monthly medical stipend on top of salary.

Work schedule is generally between 6am and 6pm, Monday-Friday; however the DCT must cooridnate with NRCS partners because most field work is done in partnership with NRCS staff. All fieldwork is done with NRCS vehicles and equipment. We serve a very large geographical area--all of Las Animas County, Colorado--with two conservation districts.

Must have math and computer skills, some knowledge of agriculture, surveying, machinery, and conservation practices. Work includes office and field duties. Other Qualifications: strong communication and organizational skills; familiarity with Word, Excel, and mapping software (or willingness to learn); ability to work independently and with a team; willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Salary depends on experience. Opportunity for pay raises based on performance. Full job description at https://www.purgatoireconservation.org/