The Sutter County Resource Conservation District (SCRCD) writes and implements grants, works under fee-for-service contracts, and provides technical information for partners at all levels of government, private sector, and non-profits throughout the Sacramento Valley.

They are currently working to fill two positions. Interested individuals should send a cover letters and resume to juleahcordi@yahoo.com.

PROJECT MANAGER
Likely full time position.

Duties/Responsibilities
 District Administration and Management
– Invoicing on all SCRCD agreements
– Work with Admin Assistant to stay up-to-date on financials
– Preparing and presenting progress reports at monthly Board Meetings
– Attend appropriate stakeholder meetings to represent SCRCD
– Inform Board of pertinent information as it comes in
– Update website and social media page as necessary
– Coordinate and/or participate in local outreach events

NRCS National Air Quality Initiative (NAQI) Program
– Manage incoming applications, create conservation plans and submit for TechReview to Area Office, certify payments, witness destruction at local destruction yard, schedule and attend field appointments, assist Farm Bill assistant in answering general questions about program

NRCS Irrigation Water Management
– Assist NRCS contract holders with their Irrigation Water Management records following the installation of their new system via phone, in the field, or in office
– Education and outreach

Butte-Yuba-Sutter Water Quality Coalition (BYS)
– Serve as a contractor as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the local subwatershed under the Irrigated
– Attend SVWQC meetings to represent local subwatershed and to gain information to then report back to Members
– Assist Members with their requirements via phone, email, in-office appointments, and oral presentations
– Coordinate education and outreach to Members via newsletters, e-newsletters, and special meetings

Qualifications

• Organized, high work standard, efficient, diligent work ethic
• Friendly, patient, professional
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Publisher, Excel, Word)
• Time management
• Effective, proficient and eloquent writer
• B.S. in Agriculture
• General knowledge in conservation planning
• Self-motivator, optimistic
• Independent
• Excellent communication skills
• Supports the District’s mission and vision
• Task oriented
• Works well in team setting

NRCS Liaison
Likely a part time position.

Duties and Responsibilities
 – Answering telephones and directing calls
– Aiding the Farm Bill Assistant with incoming office traffic
– Provide information on programs and application/contract process
– General office tasks such as making copies, preparing mailings, ordering supplies, etc.
– Must be organized, punctual and friendly. This is the first person contract holders see when coming into the field office
– Represent both the NRCS and SCRCD in the highest regard
– Other tasks deemed necessary by the NRCS Farm Bill Assistant

Qualifications

• Organized
• Friendly and professional
• Knowledgeable in agricultural basics
• Self-motivator, always looking for next task at hand
• Patient
• Task oriented, effective prioritization
• Willingness to learn details of several programs and associated application process
• Takes direction well
• Works well in a team setting
• Eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills