Job Openings

Wallowa Canyonlands Partnership Manager

Wallowa Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Wallowa Canyonlands Partnership Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of integrated weed management strategies as well as broad landscape-scale restoration and management strategies. This involves coordination with numerous partners including public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners to implement management across jurisdictional boundaries. The Manager will identify priorities for applied research and work to provide sound land management recommendations for local landowners and managers. The Manager will also ensure the program’s long-term financial viability. The Manager will report directly to the Wallowa Resources Watershed Stewardship Program Director and is ultimately responsible for program design, development and implementation, fundraising, budget management, contracts management and the success of the partnership.

Qualifications: The following are desired to successfully perform the Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource or related field or equivalent relevant experience, preferred.
• Three years of experience of working in rural communities and engaged in natural resources stewardship, farming, ranching or other agricultural activity is preferred. Such experience should demonstrate success building and maintaining strong community, landowner and business partnerships.
• A valid Oregon Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record according to WR’s auto liability policy requirements.
• A valid Oregon ATV safety card.
• Maintain the organization’s Operators license and a Pesticide Applicator’s license through the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
• Working knowledge of GPS and GIS, ArcMap and Collector preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard Windows applications.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check.
• Must consistently demonstrate teamwork and positive day-to-day work relationships and interactions with staff, board members, members of the public, and community stakeholders.

Location: This is a full-time position in Enterprise, Oregon.

Salary & Benefits: $50,000 to $58,000 annually dependent on experience. Wallowa Resources offers excellent benefits and flexible work policies.

Application: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing interest and identifying relevant competencies and experiences, together with a resume, and a list of at least three references. Applications should be submitted to Wallowa Resources (Attn: Joni Maasdam), 401 NE 1st Street, Suite A, Enterprise, OR 97828 or joni@wallowaresources.org by 4:00 p.m., November 23, 2018 For more detailed information please visit wallowaresources.org.

Park County (Montana) Weed Coordinator

After 39 years, Clay Williams is retiring and Park County is searching for a weed coordinator. Application materials can be accessed through the Park County Human Resources web page (https://www.parkcounty.org/uploads/files/departments/19/ParkCountyApplication.pdf) or through the Job Service of Montana (https://montanaworks.gov/job-details?jadrId=102988144). The job service website destroys the position announcement and makes it one, long, run-on blob of text, but it might be easier to apply there. If you choose to go through PC HR, you will be required to hand write the application.

Park County Coordinator position