Land & Water Conservationist

The Conservation Districts of Iowa is hiring Land & Water Conservationists to promote conservation practices on private lands in Iowa. The positions are based in Estherville or Spirit Lake, working within the USDA-NRCS office. Funding is secured through September 2027. The job offers a salary of $18 per hour and is full-time. No specific degree is required.
Conservation Districts of Iowa Land & Water Conservationists Website: https://www.cdiowa.org/who-we-are/job-openings/ Estherville, Iowa Spirit Lake, Iowa Application Deadline: Open until filled Anticipated Start Date: Upon successful background check Location options Estherville, Iowa Spirit Lake, Iowa The successful applicant would work in one of the following areas: Housed in the USDA-NRCS office for the designated position location. These positions are funded through an agreement between the Conservation Districts of Iowa and the Iowa Natural Resource Conservation Service. Funding is secured through September of 2027 with the opportunity for extension. Job Description: Land & Water Conservationists will work to promote conservation practice adoption on private lands in Iowa by assisting with the delivery of USDA’s conservation programs including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the...