Community Conservationist



Community Conservationist

Salary

$46,823.00 - $60,870.00 Annually

Location

Manteo, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2022-00463

Department

Planning

Opening Date

12/19/2022

About the Position

Performs intermediate work administering and managing the Dare County Soil and Water Conservation program and other conservation oriented programs including the North Carolina Cost Share Program and the Community Conservation Assistance Program , and related work as apparent or assigned.  Works as the staff to the Dare County Soil and Water Conservation Board.  Work is performed under the general direction this Board and the Planning Director.

Job Duties

  • Prepares packets for the Dare SWC Board, transcribes minutes from SWC board meetings, attends district, regional and statewide SWC meetings.  Completes reports for submission to State for SWC board activities and reimbursements.
  • Provides technical assistance to property owners, business owners and others on identification of conservation measures and stormwater management alternatives.  Responds to property owner inquiries on drainage issues and assists with the identification of possible non-regulatory solutions to improve drainage on private property.
  • Prepares grant applications for federal and state grants for stream and ditch management when grant opportunities are available.  Prepares and manages all financial draws and payments to contractors; furnishes requires information to Finance Department.
  • Oversees aquatic weed maintenance program for unincorporated Dare County.
  • Works with local agencies and property owners on the design and construction of shoreline conservation measures.

Position Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of federal and state programs and related grant applications and administration; ability to gather and analyze facts on a variety of subject matter and to assemble reports; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, state and federal officials, community and business leaders, contractors, associates and the general public.

Education, Experience and Supplemental Information

Two-year degree in environmental science, coastal management, soil science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Valid driver's license
Possession of NC pesticide applicator’s license for aquatic weed program or the ability to secure the license with twelve months of hire.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

  • 12 - 20 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
  • Life Insurance
  • Local Government Retirement System
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Longevity Pay Plan
  • Employee Assistance Counseling Program
  • Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered
  • Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life
Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. 

Note:  Part-time positions do not include benefits.  If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.

Agency
County of Dare
Address
PO Box 1000
954 Marshall C. Collins Drive
Manteo, North Carolina, 27954
Phone
252-475-5824