Job Opportunities

Van Buren Conservation District

Position:  Conservation Technician

The Van Buren Conservation District is seeking interested applicants to serve as a Conservation Technician for Van Buren Count, Michigan.  The position is full-time and will be located in Paw Paw.  The individual will be employed by the Van Buren Conservation District and work with partner organizations to oversee and implement all aspects of the Best Management Practices and Fieldprint Calculator programs in the Paw Paw River Watershed; to educate and assist landowners to help improve water quality and hydrology, reduce sediment loading and to restore healthy habitat. 

Position Description

Interested applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, and a cover letter indicating relevant experience to AJ Brucks, Van Buren Conservation District, 1035 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079.  Email:  alison.brucks@mi.nacdnet.net.

Application Deadline:  February 14, 12:00 p.m.


Clare Conservation District

Position:  Part Time Soil Erosion Agent

The Clare Conservation District is seeking interested applicants for a part time Soil Erosion Agent to be responsible for carrying out the requirements of part 91, P.A. 451, the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act mandated by the State of Michigan. This person will provide technical support to individuals and contractors on an array of soil conservation practices.

Position Description

Interested applicants are to submit a resume, list of references and salary requirements to:  Clare Conservation District, P.O. Box 356, Harrison, MI 48625.

Application Deadline : Friday, February 17th, 12:00 p.m.


Ogemaw Conservation District

Position:   Program Technician

The Ogemaw Conservation District is seeking interested applicants for a full time Program Technician to oversee and implement all aspects of the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) in Ogemaw, Arenac, Iosco and Oscoda Counties.  This is a grant funded position with intentions for annual grant renewal.  This position will deliver MAEAP through on-farm technical assistance, using farm specific risk assessments, education and conservation plan development to implement practices, and coordinate local, state and federal agency resources to help reduce identified environmental risks, and make progress toward MAEAP verification.

Position Description

Interested applicants are to submit a resume, list of references and a letter of interest to:  Terri Mier, Administrator, Ogemaw Conservation District, 240 W. Wright St., West Branch, MI 48661

Application Deadline:  4:00pm February 3, 2012