Greene County, OH
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Greene County, OH - Xenia, OH, United States, 45385
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Salary : $41,600.00 - $62,400.00 Annually
Location : Xenia, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-00037
Department: Soil and Water
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/23/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
Description
FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
Greene Soil & Water Conservation District
1363 Burnett Drive
Xenia, OH 45385
937-416-6906
greeneswcd@outlook.com
This employee will be primarily responsible for providing educational programs on behalf of the District. In accordance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the District, the E/PR will provide learning for all ages, offer workshops, and host and present at community events. This employee must exhibit the ability to work individually and in conjunction with other District staff to schedule, prepare, and deliver programs and presentations in schools and at public outreach events.
The E/PR is under general supervision of the Director and establishes and coordinates outreach campaigns on behalf of the District. The employee will produce marketing materials and manage the social media platforms and website of the District. The E/PR will provide support to the District as needed in assistance of their programs including but not limited to: Rural, Urban, and Administration.
Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm. Employees may be required to work overtime whenever it is deemed necessary by the employer. District employees will be allowed compensatory time (time and one-half basis)off regular work hours in lieu of overtime pay. Compensatory time shall accumulate at a rate of one and one-half hours for each overtime hour worked.
Application Procedure:
Submit a job application, resume, and cover letter
Submit a writing sample in press release format with a minimum of 200 words describing the "Importance of Sustaining Natural Resources in Greene County"
Submit a graphic design to accompany the above news article for dissemination on social media
Application Deadline - must be received through the Greene County Website by 4:00 pm, Wednesday April 23, 2025.
Duties/Responsibilities
Education:
Schedule, develop, and deliver classroom programs Pre-K-12th grade which focus on natural resource related themes, including water quality, erosion, soils, and wildlife
Coordinate and implement education programs including but not limited to: township trustee meetings, county events, scout, church, and other youth/adult community groups
Coordinate and implement education and outreach opportunities including but not limited to: tree sale, tire amnesty grant collections, Test your Well, stream clean-ups, community presentations, and other special events
Coordinate and implement education/enrichment opportunities, such as teacher and adult education workshops
Coordinate and implement Local, Area, State, and National Envirothon events
Coordinate and implement adult programming to support the District Rural and Urban Teams including but not limited to: field days, pond clinics, forestry walks, pollinator workshops, and Erosion Control Measures.
Public Relations:
Work on actively increasing the District's presence in schools, the community, and the State; both physically and digitally
Coordinate, design, edit, and manage District publications, communications, and program promotion
Coordinate, design, edit, and manage website, blogs, and social media platforms
Organize, develop, and distribute paper and virtual newsletters as directed by the District; while maintaining the appropriate databases
Manage all District digital platforms with an end goal of increasing traffic and interactions
Actively network with like-minded organizations to cooperatively produce publications and enrichment opportunities
Become proficient in the use of computer and related software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, Adobe, Photo Editing Software, Video Editing, online applications, GIS, and viable State and Federal reporting systems
Agricultural Pollution Abatement: Conduct technical and administrative aspects of pollution abatement program
Administration:
Actively participate in District and community meetings as needed or requested
Assist in the development of the Annual Plan of Work, Long Range Plan, and Strategic Planning Assist with the training of District Staff and County, State, and Federal Partners as needed
Keep informed of Federal, State, and private conservation programs and suggest areas where technical and financial assistance could be utilized in conservation activities
Actively seek opportunities for outreach and the promotion of District programs, as well as develop new programs to better serve the District
Minimum Qualifications
Competent communication skills, written and oral, with an ability to work with a variety of elected officials, government officials, contractors, and cooperators
Competent organizational and time-management skills with self-motivation
Applicants should have an Associate Degree or higher in an agriculture, natural resource ,education, or environmental science related field of study; or equivalent related work experience may be considered. Preference given to those with additional agricultural or teaching qualifications/skills
General knowledge of computer and technology, additional consideration with knowledge in agriculture, engineering, public relations, and digital communications
Be willing to learn new applications to further the District's goals and objectives
Excellent public relations, customer service, and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Obtain and maintain proper Federal Security Clearance to be issued a LincPass Card
Obtain and maintain appropriate background checks and authorizations to be able to work in schools
Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to be insured on the District Auto Policy
Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating a truck and trailer including but not limited to: utility and 5th wheel trailers, tractors, spray rigs, ATV, RTV, PTO driven attachments, and pull behind equipment
Job applicant, after receiving a conditional offer, must successfully pass a background check and a drug test before employment as determined by the Board
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental ,vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.
The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium.
All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Federal Holidays, and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Administration
There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.
The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.
NOTE: Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.
Location : Xenia, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-00037
Department: Soil and Water
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/23/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
Description
FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
Greene Soil & Water Conservation District
1363 Burnett Drive
Xenia, OH 45385
937-416-6906
greeneswcd@outlook.com
This employee will be primarily responsible for providing educational programs on behalf of the District. In accordance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the District, the E/PR will provide learning for all ages, offer workshops, and host and present at community events. This employee must exhibit the ability to work individually and in conjunction with other District staff to schedule, prepare, and deliver programs and presentations in schools and at public outreach events.
The E/PR is under general supervision of the Director and establishes and coordinates outreach campaigns on behalf of the District. The employee will produce marketing materials and manage the social media platforms and website of the District. The E/PR will provide support to the District as needed in assistance of their programs including but not limited to: Rural, Urban, and Administration.
Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm. Employees may be required to work overtime whenever it is deemed necessary by the employer. District employees will be allowed compensatory time (time and one-half basis)off regular work hours in lieu of overtime pay. Compensatory time shall accumulate at a rate of one and one-half hours for each overtime hour worked.
Application Procedure:
Submit a job application, resume, and cover letter
Submit a writing sample in press release format with a minimum of 200 words describing the "Importance of Sustaining Natural Resources in Greene County"
Submit a graphic design to accompany the above news article for dissemination on social media
Application Deadline - must be received through the Greene County Website by 4:00 pm, Wednesday April 23, 2025.
Duties/Responsibilities
Education:
Schedule, develop, and deliver classroom programs Pre-K-12th grade which focus on natural resource related themes, including water quality, erosion, soils, and wildlife
Coordinate and implement education programs including but not limited to: township trustee meetings, county events, scout, church, and other youth/adult community groups
Coordinate and implement education and outreach opportunities including but not limited to: tree sale, tire amnesty grant collections, Test your Well, stream clean-ups, community presentations, and other special events
Coordinate and implement education/enrichment opportunities, such as teacher and adult education workshops
Coordinate and implement Local, Area, State, and National Envirothon events
Coordinate and implement adult programming to support the District Rural and Urban Teams including but not limited to: field days, pond clinics, forestry walks, pollinator workshops, and Erosion Control Measures.
Public Relations:
Work on actively increasing the District's presence in schools, the community, and the State; both physically and digitally
Coordinate, design, edit, and manage District publications, communications, and program promotion
Coordinate, design, edit, and manage website, blogs, and social media platforms
Organize, develop, and distribute paper and virtual newsletters as directed by the District; while maintaining the appropriate databases
Manage all District digital platforms with an end goal of increasing traffic and interactions
Actively network with like-minded organizations to cooperatively produce publications and enrichment opportunities
Become proficient in the use of computer and related software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, Adobe, Photo Editing Software, Video Editing, online applications, GIS, and viable State and Federal reporting systems
Agricultural Pollution Abatement: Conduct technical and administrative aspects of pollution abatement program
Administration:
Actively participate in District and community meetings as needed or requested
Assist in the development of the Annual Plan of Work, Long Range Plan, and Strategic Planning Assist with the training of District Staff and County, State, and Federal Partners as needed
Keep informed of Federal, State, and private conservation programs and suggest areas where technical and financial assistance could be utilized in conservation activities
Actively seek opportunities for outreach and the promotion of District programs, as well as develop new programs to better serve the District
Minimum Qualifications
Competent communication skills, written and oral, with an ability to work with a variety of elected officials, government officials, contractors, and cooperators
Competent organizational and time-management skills with self-motivation
Applicants should have an Associate Degree or higher in an agriculture, natural resource ,education, or environmental science related field of study; or equivalent related work experience may be considered. Preference given to those with additional agricultural or teaching qualifications/skills
General knowledge of computer and technology, additional consideration with knowledge in agriculture, engineering, public relations, and digital communications
Be willing to learn new applications to further the District's goals and objectives
Excellent public relations, customer service, and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Obtain and maintain proper Federal Security Clearance to be issued a LincPass Card
Obtain and maintain appropriate background checks and authorizations to be able to work in schools
Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to be insured on the District Auto Policy
Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating a truck and trailer including but not limited to: utility and 5th wheel trailers, tractors, spray rigs, ATV, RTV, PTO driven attachments, and pull behind equipment
Job applicant, after receiving a conditional offer, must successfully pass a background check and a drug test before employment as determined by the Board
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental ,vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.
The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium.
All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Federal Holidays, and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Administration
There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.
The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.
NOTE: Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.