APOSD Stewardship Technician – County of Sonoma
Starting salary up to $44.81/hour ($93,523/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. Under supervision, and in collaboration with others, the Stewardship Technician position is assigned to the Stewardship Program and is responsible for completing project work. Reporting to the Stewardship Supervisor, this position will monitor conservation easements and assist in managing “fee lands” owned by Ag + Open Space.
In this role, you will:
Work extensively with property records in digital files and hard files
Use ESRI ArcGIS for property mapping, use iPads with ESRI software for collecting photographic and geographic data
Use Microsoft Access for data entry and reporting
Communicate information about land uses and property conditions with the landowners, property neighbors, project partners, contractors, agency staff, and occasionally oversight bodies including the Ag + Open Space Board of Directors
Work closely with the Stewardship Supervisor and senior Stewardship staff in preparing for site visits and completing monitoring reports and follow-up
Support other colleagues in the agency as appropriate
The ideal candidate will have passion for land conservation work, be a positive leader, problem solver, and team player. They will be committed to continuous improvement and 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
The ability to read, understand, and work with conservation easement language, with guidance from the Stewardship Supervisor or other senior staff and legal counsel
Knowledge of and experience with California/Sonoma County ecosystems and land use types and experience managing natural and working lands to protect conservation values
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of land conservation, property documentation, and report preparation
Experience with technological tools and applications, including GIS, GPS, databases, and miscellaneous project management and other software programs
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work
Experience working with public agencies and/or 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
The ability to assist with presenting information to 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 4/11/24