Position Summary

Conservation Planners work closely with Palouse CD Resource Conservation staff, local landowners, and conservation partners to develop and implement voluntary conservation plans. This position provides technical assistance, collects data, permitting, runs tools and models, helps write and manage/implement grants, maintains equipment, and conducts outreach to support voluntary conservation on private land.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or closely related field. Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.
• Two (2) years of experience with riparian restoration, writing conservation plans, writing permits, implementing plans, and budgeting.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

• Certified Conservation Planner.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through Resources Conservation Services, currently available to landowners such as EQIP, CRP, CREP, etc.
• Knowledge of watershed management, with an emphasis on streams and riparian zones and local plant communities.
• Knowledge of Palouse Prairie restoration and ecosystem functions.
• Knowledge of dry land farming best management practices, soil health and residue and tillage management.

Application Instructions

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Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Friday, March 20, 2026. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

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