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PHILLIPS CONSERVATION DISTRICT District Administrator in MALTA, Montana
Job Title: District Administrator for the Phillips Conservation District (PCD).
Accountable to: Chairman of the PCD Board of Supervisors
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated Start date: September 1, 2024 or as soon as possible.
Salary: starting between $15 and $20 per hour, depending on qualifications.
General Position Description: The Phillips Conservation District Administrator will serve as an advocate for improving natural resource conditions of Phillips County utilizing available technical, financial, and educational resources, and focusing or coordinating them to meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water, and related resources.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, Supervisors, and the public.
- Grant writing and contract administration skills.
- Ability to organize and present data.
- Self-starter, ability to work independently.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to supervise and train employees.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- High School diploma or above.
- Office experience including bookkeeping, records management, grant management and computer proficiency.
- Rural background is helpful.
- Knowledge of natural resource issues.
Status: The position is three-quarter to full time, averaging 30-40 hours per week. Hours and days of work may vary according to the needs of the Phillips Conservation District and the employee, but it is preferable that work days be designated. Some remote work is possible pending board approval. The employee will serve a six-month probationary period. Funding for this position is based in part on the availability of administrative grant funds.