Herkimer County Soil Water Conservation District 5653 State Route 5, Herkimer, NY 13350 (315) 866-2520 ext. 5 Herkimer County Soil Water Conservation is seeking: A full-time Natural Resource Conservation Technician Availability: 40+ hours per week Approximate Start Date: ASAP The incumbent will work under the direction of the District Manager and/or the Herkimer County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors. This employee will assist with the invasive species program, erosion projects, and field work as well as coordinate educational programs, earned income programs, and implement the hydroseeding program. Brief Description of Duties: This employee is responsible for planning, promoting, carrying out and evaluating projects and programs assigned by the District Manager and/or the District Board of Directors. These may include, but are not limited to: Coordinating hydroseeding program Equipment maintenance Coordinating education and outreach programs Assisting with newsletters and news releases Assisting with the website and social media Coordinating and/or assisting with earned income programs Assisting in a wide variety of erosion control, water quality, and agricultural field work Assisting with invasive species program Coordinating stream/willow program Culvert assessments GIS/soil maps Other duties as assigned by the District Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of principles and practices of natural resource conservation, working knowledge of agricultural operations and practices, good oral and written communication skills, ability to work with maps/aerial photographs. Computer literacy and residency in Herkimer County are preferred. Must have the ability to work nights and weekends as assigned. Must be dependable, enthusiastic, and have the ability and desire to work independently while adhering to HCSWCD policies. Must be mechanically inclined; ability to run equipment, tow a trailer and hydroseeder; willing and able to provide manual labor including lifting 60+ lbs. on a frequent basis. Minimum Qualifications: Either (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental technology, mechanical or civil engineering technology, natural resource conservation, agricultural technology, or related field; Or (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in environmental technology, mechanical or civil engineering technology, natural resource conservation, agricultural technology, or related field, and 2 years of experience in natural resource protection, conservation construction projects or land surveying; Or (C} Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 4 years of experience described in (B) above; Or (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above. Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License Starting Salary: $41,000 - $43,000 Benefits: Health insurance, NYS retirement, NYS deferred compensation, sick leave, personal leave, annual leave How to Apply: visit our website www . herkimercounty s wcd . com for the full announcement and application. Please drop off or mail the completed application, resume', contact information for three professional references, and a copy of your driver's license (front back) to our office. All application materials must be received in our office by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. recblid rfwhzvbd4omwou7etegc7q94wgxoaq
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