VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST I
The Amador Resource Conservation District (ARCD) is currently accepting application for the position of
Natural Resource Specialist to provide natural resource technical assistance.
The ARCD is a local district of government that provides assistance to private landowners to address natural
resource concerns. The ARCD works closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The
ARCD is organized under the California Public Resources Code, Division 9, a Special District of the State, and
is led by a five-member, volunteer Board of Directors appointed by the Amador County Board of Supervisors.
The RCD is a dynamic not-for-profit entity, with staff who implements the Board of Director’s Annual Plan and
Long Range Plan to address resource concerns and opportunities within the County.
The employee will work with ARCD District Manager and NRCS staff to assist landowners in writing
conservation plans and applying for funding assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program
(EQIP). The employee will assist members of the ARCD program, the Sacramento/Amador Water Quality
Alliance, to comply with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) through education and technical
assistance.
The Amador Resource Conservation District (ARCD) is seeking applications from an individual for an at-will
employee to provide technical assistance to landowners. The position could be full- or part time depending on
the candidate’s interest. The position is non-exempt temporary position, the position is expected to be at least a
year long term, which is contingent upon available funding.
The position will be based at the USDA NRCS/ Amador RCD Office 12200 B Airport Road, Jackson CA.
See the full announcement and job description here: 2019 ARCD RS Vacancy Announcement