Conservation Specialist; Lake Superior Watersheds
District Location: Lake County Soil & Water Conservation, Two Harbors, MN
Employment Status: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time, 37.5 hrs./week, per Lake County SWCD Policy)
Benefits: Taxable Fringe Benefit ($900 month), Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
Salary: Starting wage $23.35 to $28.45/hr., depending on experience
Status: Non-Exempt
The Conservation Specialist will be responsible for implementing conservation projects that align with watershed plan goals in the Lake Superior Watersheds of Lake County and other watersheds as needed. Typical projects may focus on reducing flooding, managing erosion, improving stream processes, restoring shorelines and protecting water quality. The Conservation Specialist will also be responsible for grant writing to acquire funding to support conservation implementation.