Employment Information

Duties Include:

• Perform mechanical and structural maintenance work on dams such as removal of trees, removal of debris from inlet towers and filling in eroded areas.
• Operate heavy machinery to perform operation and maintenance on flood control structures - including but not limited to operation of a skid steer with attachments.
• Assist districts with development of annual plan for operation and maintenance of structures.
• Perform annual inspections of flood control structures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform physical manual labor; walk up and down steep slopes.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work assignments as needed.
• Exercise initiative and work independently.
• Knowledge in methods and procedures for building public trust, developing positive public relations and working effectively with customers.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; in expressing ideas clearly and concisely; creating a positive public image for employee and the District.

Exhibited Behaviors:

• Customer Service
  • Helpful to and fulfills requests of customers. Builds positive cooperative relationships with customers. Creates a positive image for the conservation districts, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and State of Oklahoma. Attitude, behavior and performance is professional, courteous, respectful.
• Teamwork
  • Always willing to assist others to accomplish tasks and be successful. Fosters positive relationships within districts and NRCS as well as other customer groups. Keeps others informed of schedule, challenges and accomplishments. Advises District Directors of activities in which they should participate. Exemplifies "team player" attitude and behavior with all customer groups.
• Problem-Solving
  • Prioritizes tasks and activities on an ongoing basis. Identifies and pursues necessary resources for solving problems. Seeks innovative and creative solutions. Takes initiative to address needs. Suggests operational modifications to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leadership
  • Sets goals and objectives for projects to promote vision and advance mission. Exerts positive influence on customers, clients, co-workers and associates. Recommends changes in work methods to improve performance. Leads by example.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma

Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Must be willing to obtain an Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Must be willing to obtain an Oklahoma Pesticide Applicator’s License

Successful candidate must be willing to submit to a federal background check in order to gain access to computer system.

Compensation:
Full-time (40 hours per week) benefited position with a starting salary of $12.50 per hour

Employee benefits are outlined on a separate page included in the packet.

How to apply:
Complete linked application. Additional information may be provided such as a resume or certificates of training.

Return Applications to:                        Pontotoc County Conservation District
                                                                    1328 Cradduck Road
                                                                    Ada, OK 74820

Deadline to receive applications: Close of Business - Monday, September 11, 2017

???Questions???
Please contact Lisa Knauf Owen - Oklahoma Conservation Commission Assistant Director @ (405) 521-6797

Download application here.

Hughes / Pontotoc County Conservation Districts

Information for District Manager Applicants

Duties Include:

 Serves as office administrator for the District/NRCS Field Office
 Accounting / Bookkeeping for both Conservation Districts
 Manage the local cost-share program assisting farmers & ranchers to submit applications for   
    financial assistance for implementation of conservation practices
 Provide administrative support to the Natural Resources Conservation Service in development 
    and administration of Conservation Plans and Contracts for Farm Bill delivery
 Coordinates outreach and education activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 A strong interest in the district’s functions, mission and programs is required.
 Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work assignments as needed.
 Knowledge of English usage, including grammar and composition; ability to write and edit.
 Must possess the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a positive and engaging 
    manner.
 Knowledge of proper office practices, processes and computer software programs.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Exhibited Behaviors:

 Customer Service
        o Helpful to and fulfills requests of customers. Builds positive cooperative relationships with     
           customers. Creates a positive image for the conservation districts, Natural Resources 
           Conservation Service (NRCS) and State of Oklahoma. Attitude, behavior and performance 
           is professional, courteous, respectful.

 Teamwork
    o Always willing to assist others to accomplish tasks and be successful.  Fosters positive 
       relationships within districts and NRCS as well as other customer groups. Keeps others 
       informed of schedule, challenges and accomplishments. Advises District Directors of activities 
       in which they should participate.  Exemplifies "team player" attitude and behavior with all 
       customer groups.

 Problem-Solving
    o Prioritizes tasks and activities on an ongoing basis. Identifies and pursues necessary 
       resources for solving problems.  Seeks innovative and creative solutions. Takes initiative to 
       address needs.  Suggests operational modifications to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

 Leadership
    o Sets goals and objectives for projects to promote vision and advance mission. Exerts positive 
       influence on customers, clients, co-workers and associates.  Recommends changes in work 
       methods to improve performance.  Leads by example.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in agriculture or business administration or a related field.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for completion of college degree.

Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.

Successful candidate must be willing to submit to a federal background check in order to gain access to computer system.

Compensation:

Full-time (40 hours per week) benefited position with a starting salary of $14.00 per hour

Employee benefits are outlined on a separate page included in the packet.

How to apply:

Complete enclosed application.  Additional information may be provided such as a resume or certificates of training.

Return Applications to:                                Hughes County Conservation District 
                                                                            419 East Hwy.
                                                                            Holdenville, OK 74848

                                                                                             OR                                                 

                                                                             Pontotoc County Conservation District
                                                                            1328 Cradduck Road
                                                                            Ada, OK 74820

Deadline to receive applications: Close of Business - Monday, September 11, 2017

???Questions???
Please contact Lisa Knauf Owen - Oklahoma Conservation Commission Assistant Director @ (405) 521-6797

Download application packet here.