Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District

11/08/2021

SEEKING NOMINEES
Johnson County SWCD Board of Supervisors

Let it be known that the Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county on February 1 – February 28, 2021. Anyone that owns a farm in Territory [2] Columbus, Hazel Hill, Simpson, & Grover Townships or Area [4] Chilhowee, Post Oak, and Jefferson Townships, and meets the qualifications listed below, may be considered as a candidate in the election. You may submit your name for participation in the election by completing the self-nomination form and delivering it to the district by 5:00 P.M. on November 30, 2021. The self-nomination form is available online at https://mosoilandwater.land/johnson or in person from the office (see information below)
Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. During fiscal year 2021, the district provided $426,161.01 of cost-share funds to 33 landowners to assist the landowners with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices.

The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:

1. Being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.
2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.
3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture".
4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date.
5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date.

Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District
727 PCA Road
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-8400 x 3
[email protected]

05/24/2021

THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF Cass, Johnson, Henry, & Benton Counties are accepting applications for a SHARED TECHNICIAN.
Starting at $13.79 per hour. Benefits included. Duty station is to be determined between the Johnson and Cass County Field Offices. Funding for this position will continue as long as the budget for each agency can support the position. Job duties include but are not limited to: Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather/travel over rough and uneven terrain. Design work for terraces, waterways, grazing systems, etc. Basic computer skills required. Basic farm knowledge & technical experience helpful. Required: High School diploma or GED, Valid Driver’s License, and a background check. Deadline to submit application and resume is June 3, 2021. SEND TO: Johnson County SWCD 727 PCA RD, Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-747-8400 x3.
Link to Application: https://mosoilandwater.land/johnson
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08/12/2020

Full Time Technician Position for Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District

Technician will assist landowners with the implementation of state cost-share programs by designing cost-share practices using specialized designing software. Basic computer skills required. The applicant must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions and travel over rough and uneven terrain. Technician will also be required to maintain rental equipment and other technical duties as assigned. Basic knowledge of agricultural practices or the ability to use surveying instruments is helpful

Benefits include health insurance, retirement, annual leave and sick leave and paid holidays.

High School diploma or GED required Valid driver's license required
Applicant must be able to pass a background check

Applications may be picked up at the Mercer Co. SWCD office at 20593 US Hwy 65, Princeton, MO or call 660-748-3857 ext. 3. Deadline for applications to be returned is September 2, 2020 at 4:00 pm

06/18/2020

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10/31/2019

Job Opening
The Cooper County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a full time District Technician who will serve Cooper County. One would be required to work outdoors as well as in the office. Computer skills, good public relations skills, mathematical skills and mechanical skills are required for this position. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. College is beneficial but not required. Starting salary based on experience, with room for advancement. Benefits available: health ins., retirement, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle and pass a background check. Applications and position descriptions are available at the SWCD Office in the USDA Service Center, 17066 Hwy. 87, Boonville, MO. 65233, by phone 660-882-6347 ext. 3 or email [email protected]. Applications or resumes accepted through, December 11, 2019. EOE

09/27/2019

JOB OPENING:
Lafayette Soil and Water Conservation District
Is accepting applications for District Specialist I.

Job duties include: Working outside in all types of weather conditions and travel over rough and uneven terrain. Work indoors and outdoors with landowners and contactors. Design cost-share practices using specialized designing software. Other technical duties as assigned. Basic computer skills required. Basic farm knowledge/experience or ability to use surveying instruments is helpful.

This position is 40 hours a week with Benefits. Applications can be found at the website listed below or at Lafayette County office. Resume and application must be submitted by October 18th.

SEND RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Lafayette County SWCD
http://swcd.mo.gov/lafayette
120 West 19th St., Suite 103
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-8732 ext. 3
[email protected]

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