Resource Specialist
Quick answer
Lenawee Conservation District is hiring a remote entry-level Resource Specialist to assist in planning and implementing agricultural best management practices within Michigan’s Western Lake Erie Basin, paying $28/hour.
- Role
- Resource Specialist
- Organization
- Lenawee Conservation District
- Location
- Lenawee County, Adrian, Michigan
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $28 per hour commensurate with education and experience; potential for increase midway through grant period; mileage reimbursement; district covers $400/month for health insurance benefits available through the District (currently Blue Care Network of Michigan); NRCS holiday schedule (paid); paid vacation/sick leave
- Category
- Other
The role
The Lenawee Conservation District is seeking a Resource Specialist to assist in planning and implementing recommended agricultural best management practices within the Western Lake Erie Basin, Michigan.
What you'll do
- Assist in planning and implementation of recommended agricultural best management practices (BMPs) as part of a sustainable system within the WLEB
- Proactively seek landowner participation in a sustainable system of resource management in the WLEB
- Work directly with landowners on planning and implementation of conservation practices that will reduce sediment, nutrient loss from cropland fields, while recognizing value added practices such as carbon sequestration
- Lead the survey and design of engineered conservation practices, coordinate practice installation, and assure quality standards
- Develop a working knowledge of available conservation programs and provide support with Conservation Plan development, program applications, and practice implementation as directed by the District Manager
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, soil conservation or a related agricultural, environmental, or natural resources discipline such as agronomy, soil science, or forestry
- A minimum of two years of experience in a natural resources or agricultural fieldwork position is preferred
- Knowledge of installation and maintenance of conservation measures on public or privately-owned land
- Experience in interpreting aerial photos, soils, and lidar maps
- Field experience using tape measures, hand level, and surveying with grade rods is preferred
- Training in soil health, and conservation practices which improve soil health is preferred
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment Insurance coverage; district matches retirement contributions at the 3% level; NRCS holiday schedule (paid); paid vacation/sick leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is remote but requires occasional travel to farm locations within Michigan’s portion of the Western Lake Erie Basin.
What is the compensation package?
Starting wage for this position is $28/hour commensurate with education and experience; potential for increase midway through grant period; mileage reimbursement; district covers $400/month for health insurance benefits available through the District (currently Blue Care Network of Michigan); NRCS holiday schedule (paid); paid vacation/sick leave.
What are the key qualifications required?
A Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, soil conservation or a related agricultural, environmental, or natural resources discipline such as agronomy, soil science, or forestry is required. A minimum of two years of experience in a natural resources or agricultural fieldwork position is preferred.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references in a single PDF document titled: “Resource Specialist Application: [Name]/ [Date]” to Brooke Bollwahn, District Manager at [email protected].
Is the position remote?
The position is expected to work remotely, with occasional staff meetings at the Lenawee Conservation District office in Adrian, MI.
How to apply
Apply directly on Lenawee Conservation District's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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