Full Time: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Location: Steelville, MO

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Holidays, Sick leave, Annual leave, and Retirement Plan.

Hourly wage starting at $17.16 per hour ($35,694.00 annually) with advancement opportunities up to $24.90 per hour considered with successful certification and years of
service.

General Summary:

The District Specialist will assist with the designing and planning of conservation practices for local farmers. This includes management intensive grazing systems, wildlife and
forestry planning, soil erosion mitigation, nutrient and pest management, and other resource concern planning. This position requires field work as well as computer mapping, planning, and contracting. The specialist will utilize tools such as ArcMap, GPS and survey equipment as part of the planning process.

Qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong desire to learn and develop new skills
• Basis mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work under high workloads at peak times and be able to adapt to day-today changes
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and travel over rough and uneven terrain.

Work Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License required
• General knowledge of farming or the ability to use surveying instruments is preferred.
• Applicant must be able to pass a USDA background check

Crawford County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer.