Natural Resource Specialist

Position Description Position Summary Cascadia Conservation District’s mission is to encourage wise stewardship and conservation of all natural resources for current and future residents in Chelan County by: Being an active advocate for wise land use and water management decisions. Promoting a reasonable approach to environmental problems. Providing locally-led, voluntary, non-regulatory solutions to local environmental problems. Educating both adults and youth about natural resources stewardship. Monitoring and responding to future trends that affect the environment. This position spends significant time implementing technical assistance and cost-share activities for Cascadia CD natural resource programs. These include forest health and fire resilience, habitat restoration, urban conservation and small-scale agriculture, water resources, youth education and agricultural viability. This position is focused on development and implementation of conservation projects that align with Cascadia’s long-range plan. Activities may include: Grant writing, project development, project management, reporting, data collection, public outreach, and other duties related to conservation practice implementation. The Resource Specialist 2 will have some experience providing technical assistance, project management, working with the public, conducting outreach programming and/or assisting with implementation of conservation practices. They demonstrate the ability to work independently, completing technical assistance, planning, project implementation, and outreach activities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about conservation and natural resources, willing to learn, adapt, and change based on new information, be transparent and open, and work well in Compensation Starting at $31.62/hour-38.43/hour per hour, Depending on Qualifications and Experience Employee benefits are determined annually by the Cascadia CD Board of Supervisors and currently includes 100% of premiums paid for medical/dental/vision for the employee; spouse and dependent coverage is available to the employee at 50% of the cost. Retirement is with the Washington State Public Employees Retirement system, including the Deferred Compensation Program. Cascadia CD does not participate in Social Security. Employee benefits include paid sick leave (8 hours per month), annual leave (starting at 8 hours per month and increasing with length of employment), 11 paid holidays per year, and District issued cell phone. All benefits are subject to change based on Board of Supervisor policies. The position can be either full or part-time, consisting of 30 to 40 hours per week. The work schedule is flexible but is generally Monday to Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break, though some evening and weekend work will be required. Remote work is available with the candidate expected to work out of the Wenatchee office a minimum of 1-3 days per week. Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to the Cascadia CD office to meet workplace reporting requirements. Funding for this position is subject to the continuing availability of federal, state, and local grants and contracts. Additionally, as employees of a government entity, Cascadia Conservation District employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Application Information Submit cover letter and resume with at least three (3) references to Ryan Williams via this Smartsheet form: Open until filled. First review round will occur for applications submitted by May 4, 2026 at 5:00PM. Cascadia CD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr