Soil Conservationist - Associate
Soil Conservationist - Associate
Job Description
Position Summary: To work directly with the environment department, assisting in the development of sustainable programs and maintenance of existing and newly developed programs for the company as related to alternative storage solutions, as well as related to management and land spreading activities.
Position Responsibilities:
· Assist in maintaining alternative waste stream storage and land spreading site programs.
· Perform soil sampling, associated data logging and recordkeeping.
· Participate in planning process regarding role and overall company process improvements.
· Adhere to all policies as required by company and its governing entities.
· Communicate status updates on projects to assure priorities are determined and met.
· Document and prepare written reports for appropriate personnel on upcoming, in-progress and completed projects.
Essential Skill Set and Experience:
· Previous farming/agricultural operations including soils and/or land management.
· Education or demonstrated knowledge of soil types, nutrient/soil management and crop selections for land management applications.
· Working knowledge of techniques for planting and harvesting of crops and crop rotation.
· Knowledge of government agency programs and regulations related to farming and soils management. (i.e. - FSA, WDNR, etc.)
· Experience operating soil testing equipment.
· Proficient with computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access).
· Working knowledge of GPS, GIS systems and other mapping programs or ability to learn within six months.
· High energy level necessary to organize and manage multiple priorities with a demonstrated attention to detail and recordkeeping.
· Problem solving and a strategic and functional level.
· Strong analytical skills.
· Ability to work with people in all aspects of the job; management, fellow employees, farming related people, regulatory personnel and the general public.
· Ability to act independently, demonstrating time management and efficiency.
· Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
· Hourly wage $16/h up to $19/h
If you have any questions call 920-696-3248 Ext 160 or send resume to juan.roa@ulwr-inc.com