Are you a critical and strategic thinker who finds innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities? Join the Ag + Open Space District as a Stewardship Assistant!
Starting salary up to $50.80/hour ($106,025/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space (Ag + Open Space) District permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations.
The ideal candidate will be a positive leader, problem solver, and team player. They will also possess:
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver a difficult message in a respectful way
Experience with conservation easement language, including interpretation of provisions and communication of those limitations to landowners and other parties
Knowledge of and experience with California/Sonoma County ecosystems and land use types and experience with the management of natural and working lands to protect conservation values
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of land conservation, real estate, and land use planning, regulations, zoning
Experience with technological tools and applications, including GIS, GPS, databases, and miscellaneous project management and other software programs
Experience working with public agencies and non-profit organizations in land use planning and/or land and natural resource conservation
The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, government officials, federal, state, and local agencies, community groups, and the general public
Ability to make presentations before boards, committees, and citizen’s group
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work
Additionally, they will be:
Committed to continuous improvement for organization, program, and self through the constant refinement of objectives with supervisor and colleagues
A proactive self-starter who is well organized, a good communicator, and collaborative but also knows when to request guidance when decision-making is beyond their purview/role
Mission-focused and works well in a “management by objective” environment
Team-oriented and know how to work productively with teams
A critical and strategic thinker who finds innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 9/10/24
