Conservation Technician

Under the direction of the County Conservationist, this position is responsible to work on behalf of the County and in cooperation with other agencies/partners (such as DATCP, DNR, NRCS, Tribal Agencies) on various comprehensive programs. This includes but is not limited to: administer, enforce and ensure compliance and tracking with the County’s Agricultural Ordinances; implement the Agricultural elements of the County Land and Water Resource Management Plan; Nutrient Management and grazing plans development and review, provide support to the agricultural community at large, assist in the operation of the county dams, and administer the Non Metallic Mining Program.

Essential Functions of the Position:

Serve as County Coordinator, Liaison, and Mentor for all Agricultural functions and Natural Resource Conservation programs as assigned, partnering with State, Federal, Tribal, Municipal, and private agencies, to ensure seamless execution of all designated programs, projects, practices, trainings and any other events that may occur.
Create, expand and nurture an active network of stakeholders interested in agricultural and natural resource conservation issues in the county.
Assists as necessary with the surveying, design and construction inspection of agriculture projects.
Assists with the development and review of Grazing and Nutrient Management Plans for County livestock producers. Tracks and assures compliance. Conduct inventories, assess needs, assist with plans, surveys and designs, monitor installations and track practice compliance.
Develops and administers cost share contracts (DATCP, WDNR, County) with landowners for conservation practices.

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Deadline Note: Applications Reviewed as Received – Open Until Filled