District Coordinator - 5060302

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come. Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above. This position is with the Soil and Water Conservation Program (SWCP) and will be located at MoDNR Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, MO 63552 . Extensive day trip travel and infrequent overnight stays required. Review cost-share contracts to ensure that Soil and Water Districts Commission policies are being met. Contracts are submitted through the online Missouri Soil and Water Information Management System (MoSWIMS) program. Attend soil and water conservation district board meetings to provide guidance to district supervisors in the practical application of state statutes, commission rules, policies, and procedures relating to requirements which affect the soil and water conservation districts. Perform compliance reviews of randomly selected cost-share practices for each assigned district. Provide training to district employees and supervisors on a variety of topics including district operations, financial tracking, cost share administration and more. Develop a general understanding of the rules, regulations, and policies that affect soil and water conservation in Missouri. Represent the program at a variety of meetings, trainings, and educational events. To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills: Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management or related field. Conservation agriculture, conservation planning, or ag land management experience may be substituted for a degree. Experience with GIS preferred. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Benefits & Work-life Balance Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here. How We Invest In You Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance. Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees. Jake Wilson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri