BWSR hiring Board Conservationists

As members of BALMM, we thought you may be interested in these postings or passing the information on to qualified candidates:

BWSR hiring Board Conservationists for Rochester and Fergus Falls

Are you passionate about conservation? Do you have a background in coordinating water quality projects? The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) may be the place for you! BWSR is hiring two Board Conservationists – one in Rochester and one in Fergus Falls. Board Conservationists are responsible for providing technical and leadership assistance and implementation guidance to local units of government -- such as soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, cities, etc. -- on water quality and quantity restoration and protection projects. Board Conservationists provide:

• Fiscal oversight;
• Technical training;
• Administrative guidance; and
• Planning assistance in implementing local comprehensive water and land management programs.

Qualified candidates possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in hydrology, soil science, land use planning, natural resources management, civil or agricultural engineering or closely related technical field, have three years of experience in soil and water conservation and has knowledge or experience in working with local units of government.  Find job announcements and responsibilities at: http://www.careers.state.mn.us/; search under department: 'Water & Soil Resources Board.'  The positions are open through March 14, 2013. Job Posting information can also be found at the bottom of the BWSR homepage, www.bwsr.state.mn.us. For more information on applying contact Bill Eisele, 651-282-2929 or bill.eisele@state.mn.us.

Donna Rasmussen

Chairperson, BALMM

Administrator, Fillmore SWCD

900 Washington St. NW

Preston, MN  55965

donna.rasmussen@fillmoreswcd.org

507-765-3878, ext. 3

 

Shaina Keseley

BALMM Coordinator                                             

MPCA - Rochester

shaina.keseley@state.mn.us

507-206-2622