District Coordinator (2185064)
Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Missouri Geological Survey, Soil and Water Conservation Program (SWCP) located at 2155 N. Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.
Why you’ll love this position: If you have an interest in agriculture and would enjoy providing assistance to local soil and water conservation districts, this is the job for you!
What you’ll do:
- Review cost-share contracts to ensure that Soil and Water Districts Commission policies are being met. Contracts are submitted through the online Missouri Soil and Water Information Management System (MoSWIMS) program.
- Attend soil and water conservation district board meetings to provide guidance to district supervisors in the practical application of state statutes, commission rules, policies, and procedures relating to requirements which affect the soil and water conservation districts.
- Perform compliance reviews of randomly cost share practices for each assigned district.
- Provide training to district employees and supervisors on a variety of topics including district operations, financial tracking, cost share administration and more.
- Develop a general understanding of the rules, regulations, and policies that affect soil and water conservation in Missouri.
- Represent the program at a variety of meetings, trainings, and educational events.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree agriculture, animal science, wildlife management, botany, agronomy or closely related field and 0-4 years of soil and water conservation experience. (Additional education may substitute for the required experience.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
- Self-motivated and able to perform field activities without assistance or support.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and writing skills.
- Commitment to customer service.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Jake Wilson, (573) 522-8281 or Jake.Wilson@dnr.mo.gov
or
Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), (573) 526-1640 or Amy.Richards@dnr.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.