Conservation Program Specialist
Quick answer
Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring a Conservation Program Specialist (Culdesac, Idaho) paying $22 - $27 per hour to assist agricultural producers, administer hazardous-fuels treatment projects, and perform field work and documentation.
- Role
- Conservation Program Specialist
- Organization
- Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District
- Location
- Culdesac, Idaho
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $22 - $27 per hour
- Category
- Other
The role
The Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a Conservation Program Specialist to assist agricultural producers, administer hazardous-fuels treatment projects, and perform field work and documentation.
What you'll do
- Assist agricultural producers with IAMP enrollment, conservation-practice verification, field information, soil sampling, and conservation-planning tools such as RUSLE and WIN-PST.
- Help administer hazardous-fuels treatment projects on private forestland, including landowner coordination, project records, treatment-plan support, GPS/GIS documentation, and frequent field inspections during active treatments.
- Deploy and maintain stream gages and temperature loggers; download, organize, quality-check, and help analyze monitoring data.
- Operate pumps and irrigation systems and perform hands-on maintenance at riparian and other restoration sites.
- Prepare accurate field notes, photographs, maps, monitoring records, inspection documentation, project files, technical reports, and grant-supporting records.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible natural-resource experience.
- Valid, insurable driver license required.
- Ability to work outdoors on rough terrain and lift/carry field equipment and supplies up to approximately 40 pounds.
- Experience or education in agriculture, forestry, soils, fisheries, wildlife, watershed science, environmental science, range management, restoration, GIS/GPS, monitoring, or a related field.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, PTO, retirement
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Culdesac, Idaho.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $22 - $27 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, a valid driver's license, and experience in natural-resource fields.
How do I apply?
Submit a District employment application, resume, and cover letter electronically to [email protected]. The first review of applications will be on September 17, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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