Soil Conservation Technician

Business Name: Ford County Conservation District

Job Classification: Full Time

How to Apply: call 620-227-3731

Job Description: Responsibilities include visiting landowners, evaluating field conditions and conservation best management practices, designing practices, overseeing construction, checkout, and related field and office duties. Starting pay is $37,696.00 per year with an annual $4,800.00 health insurance incentive to be provided in lieu of health insurance. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Requirements include a background in conservation or agriculture (a 2 year degree with agriculture classes will substitute for background in conservation or agriculture), an ability to communicate effectively and work well with people, a valid Kansas state driver’s license or ability to acquire one within 90 days of establishing residency, and a successful security background investigation clearance as required by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. To obtain information on the application process contact Ford County Conservation District, 104 Soule, Dodge City, KS 67801 620-227-3731.