Full-time
Posted 3 years ago

Job Description Summary
Performs complex (journey-level) natural resources and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with
planning, developing, and implementing agricultural water conservation programs. Managing grant contracts and
providing technical assistance and outreach to agricultural stakeholders, local political subdivisions, and the public.
Promotes agricultural water conservation best management practices. Works under general supervision, with moderate
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Conservation Department.
Essential Job Functions
• Manages grant contracts in accordance with the contract management policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves payments, receives and reviews contract deliverables, and maintains contract files.
• Performs data collection, research, analysis, evaluations, inspections, or surveys to determine the impact on
natural resources.
• Provides effective technical assistance to agricultural stakeholders via email, phone, and in-person.
• Promotes water conservation by providing outreach to the public, including by attending field days and
exhibiting at trade shows and conferences.
• Prepares, assembles, and distributes educational materials.
• Provides educational presentations and training

May assist with planning, coordinating, developing, and evaluating of crop water use estimates and reports on
statewide annual agricultural irrigation water use.
• Assists with the development of conservation literature and updates to the best management practices guide.
• Collaborates in the planning, development, and implementation of programs.
• Conducts comprehensive reviews of statutes, rules, policies, and/or procedures related to the program.
• Prepares, reviews, and assists with technical reports.
• Researches and reviews technical papers, permits, publications, and reports.
• Works effectively in a team environment with varying assignments.
• May provide guidance to others.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely
disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of
the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Kyla Peterson

Team Lead, Natural Resources Specialist IV

Agricultural Water Conservation

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