Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in soil erosion, water quality best management practice installation, on-farm agricultural experience, land surveying, conservation implementations on the landscape, water quality monitoring techniques and education delivery.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision of a Conservation Technician, Water Resources Supervisor, or Soil Conservation Manager, assists with water quality monitoring, conservation projects, and education and outreach, completes the County’s private well inventory, maintains the County’s water source database, and groundwater and surface water monitoring data. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Assists with private well inventory and water source database maintenance.
• Assists with soil and water programs, projects, and outreach events.
• Performs soil and water sampling
• Assists with stream, groundwater, and river monitoring and data collection
• Operates hand tools like soil probe, grade rod, hammer, hatchet, shovel, tape measure, GPS unit
• Operates a computer and other data collection equipment in the field
• Answers general questions from the public regarding projects or programs
• Performs related work and projects as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment
• Skill in the use of computers and technology
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and the public
• Ability to use assigned hand tools

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.