District Manager
We are excited to share that we have a leadership position open for a District Manager.
Who are we?
We are the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, located in Dallas, Oregon. We strive to deliver natural resource conservation education and technical assistance programs that affect positive, measurable improvements to the environment and instill stewardship ethics in individuals. We are the local source of conservation information and education in Polk county since 1966!
The position
Our District Manager position is the key to seeing that our goals happen in a professional and sustainable manner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide overall leadership for technical and program planning, finances, public outreach, project management, and implementation. This position is highly complex, requiring familiarity with a wide range of state and federal laws that govern District operations. This position also acts on behalf of the Board of Directors and represents the District to public and private partner organizations.
Our District Manager is also responsible for the daily operation of our office and provides leadership to our professional staff. This includes assigning duties, day-to-day supervision, informal and formal performance evaluations, and ensuring that staff and volunteers receive proper training and are informed of District policies.
This position requires you to work both in the office located in Dallas, and in the field. Some nights and weekends and overnight travel are necessary. A valid driver’s license is required.
To be successful as the District Manager, you should have:
The District Manager position is full-time, exempt with a salary range of $74,000-$94,000 per year. We provide a competitive benefits package including wellness leave, paid time off, and contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums for the employee and family. In addition, the District contributes to the PERS tax-deferred savings plan.
Across the United States nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s) are helping people to conserve natural resources. We work to protect farmlands, encourage conservation of non-farmland, educate youth and community members about natural resources, and much more.
If you are excited about this opportunity, we want to hear from you! For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to: recruitment@cascadeemployers.com. Cascade Employers Association is assisting us with this recruitment. This position is closes on Friday, September 30th.
Who are we?
We are the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, located in Dallas, Oregon. We strive to deliver natural resource conservation education and technical assistance programs that affect positive, measurable improvements to the environment and instill stewardship ethics in individuals. We are the local source of conservation information and education in Polk county since 1966!
The position
Our District Manager position is the key to seeing that our goals happen in a professional and sustainable manner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide overall leadership for technical and program planning, finances, public outreach, project management, and implementation. This position is highly complex, requiring familiarity with a wide range of state and federal laws that govern District operations. This position also acts on behalf of the Board of Directors and represents the District to public and private partner organizations.
Our District Manager is also responsible for the daily operation of our office and provides leadership to our professional staff. This includes assigning duties, day-to-day supervision, informal and formal performance evaluations, and ensuring that staff and volunteers receive proper training and are informed of District policies.
This position requires you to work both in the office located in Dallas, and in the field. Some nights and weekends and overnight travel are necessary. A valid driver’s license is required.
To be successful as the District Manager, you should have:
- A bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, business, business management, business administration, operations management, management science, public administration, or a related discipline, and 5 years of comparable experience managing a natural resource organization, agency, or business; or equivalent combination of education and 10 years of comparable experience managing a natural resource organization, agency, or business.
- Demonstrated proficiency managing multiple tasks and priorities to solve problems effectively and in a timely manner.
- Experience working with the on-the-ground implementation of conservation practices and natural resources management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project and personnel management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to represent the District in the field and at job-related functions.
The District Manager position is full-time, exempt with a salary range of $74,000-$94,000 per year. We provide a competitive benefits package including wellness leave, paid time off, and contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums for the employee and family. In addition, the District contributes to the PERS tax-deferred savings plan.
Across the United States nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s) are helping people to conserve natural resources. We work to protect farmlands, encourage conservation of non-farmland, educate youth and community members about natural resources, and much more.
If you are excited about this opportunity, we want to hear from you! For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to: recruitment@cascadeemployers.com. Cascade Employers Association is assisting us with this recruitment. This position is closes on Friday, September 30th.
The Polk Soil and Water Conservation District prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the District. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
