
Job Description
The Kiowa County Conservation District (CD) is seeking a talented and experienced Conservation Agronomist to apply his or her skills in to advance sustainable agricultural practices and environmental outcomes in a multi-county area. The incumbent will serve as a conservation leader in the area to foster and expand collaborative public-private partnerships with agricultural retailers, crop consultants, state and federal conservation agencies, and other organizations that help advance a voluntary, incentive-based approach to private lands conservation. The incumbent will lead efforts to enhance coordination, training, and information for the farming community so that both the public and private sector organizations can provide integrated and complementary conservation assistance to their shared customers. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), salaried position which includes some benefits (paid federal holidays, medical stipend, paid leave). Pay rate will be approximately $60,000/year; based on experience. Flexibility in scheduling is possible, with a typical work week being Monday through Friday