APOSD Stewardship Specialist - County of Sonoma
Ag + Open Space is seeking a Stewardship Specialist!
If you have strong integrated set of technical, organizational, and social skills, with excellent project management capacity and commitment to land conservation, apply now!
Starting salary up to $57.51/hour ($120,030/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
The successful candidate will procure professional, land maintenance, and construction services, and will be expected to adhere to all regulatory requirements with respect to contract preparation and management. They will complete data development and analysis in support of Ag + Open Space objectives, develop reports, maps, and other planning documents, perform GIS analysis and mapping, as well as lead stakeholder meetings and input processes.
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, and zoning
- Experience with technological tools and applications, including GIS, GPS, databases, and other software programs
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to make presentations before boards, committees, and citizen’s groups
*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 7/22/24