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**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

**[NATURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR

**[DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Parks and Recreation

**[HIRING RANGE: $26.23-$29.13/hr based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

[BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;[ **Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

**[POSITION TO BE FILLED May 3, 2024

[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:[ **40 hours/week

[LOCATION OF POSITION:[ **Throughout Elkhart County Parks System

[TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:[ **Between Parks (please complete driving page on application)

*[JOB SUMMARY: *[Responsible for management of natural resources throughout County Parks, including writing and implementation of land management plans, invasive plant management, restoration and conservation of habitats, identification and ecological monitoring of plant and animal species, use of various equipment and tools, and support efforts of land acquisition, grant writing, maintenance, education, and volunteer coordination.

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• Bachelors degree in natural resources management, forestry, park management conservation biology, restoration ecology, environmental science or related field of study required
• Minimum of two years additional experience in natural resource management field
• Ability to review and interpret maps and utilize GIS
• Working knowledge of/or experience in conservation biology, restoration ecology, environmental science, hydrology, soil science, environmental laws, and regulations; and/or environmental impact assessment principles and practices
• Possession of or ability to obtain/maintain required certifications/licenses including Indiana Pesticide Applicator license within 3 months of employment; CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 12 months of employment
• Be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

For additional information or to apply, visit

[[www.elkhartcounty.com[[ and click **[Employment Opportunities

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