Conservation Technician

The Conservation Technician role at Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District in Marianna, FL, is a full-time position focused on assisting local farmers and ranchers with Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs). Responsibilities include conducting site visits, providing guidance, and participating in educational outreach. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The position offers a starting salary of $40,000 and includes healthcare and other benefits.
About the position

The Conservation Technician position is a full-time role with the Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District (JSWCD) office, located in Marianna, Florida. This position is integral to the collaboration between local farmers, ranchers, producers, and various local and state agencies, particularly the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The technician will play a crucial role in assisting landowners with the implementation of Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their landscapes. This involves conducting implementation verification site visits with agricultural producers who are enrolled in BMPs, providing guidance and assistance in the implementation of these practices, and participating in educational outreach events to promote awareness and understanding of BMPs among the agricultural community. The technician will also be responsible for attending various trainings, meetings, and workshops organized by the Soil and Water Conservation District. This includes conducting site visits and facilitating workshops and community meetings aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and water quality. The role requires a commitment to working collaboratively with agricultural producers and a willingness to adapt to their schedules, which may involve working after normal hours or on weekends. The position offers a starting annual salary of $40,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Responsibilities
• Conduct implementation verification site visits with agricultural producers enrolled in BMPs.
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• Assist producers with BMP implementation.
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• Participate in education and outreach events.
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• Attend Soil and Water Conservation District trainings, meetings, and workshops.
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• Conduct site visits, workshops, and other agriculture community meetings.
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• Participate in staff training.

Requirements
• Minimum of a High School diploma.
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• Four (4) years practical work experience in production agriculture, or two (2) years practical work experience in production agriculture and an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture.
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• Valid Florida Driver's License.
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• Good verbal and written communication skills.
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• General knowledge of computer skills.
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• Knowledgeable of BMP and agricultural water quality issues.
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• Willingness to work after normal working hours or on weekends to accommodate farmer's schedules.
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• Willingness to attend additional training on programs and information required for the position.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Healthcare
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• Dental
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• Vision
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• Retirement