Agriculture Lead

Organization

Okanogan Conservation District

Job Posted

April 3, 2026

Job status

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Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Kim Kogler

Contact Email

kimberly@okanogancd.org

Contact Phone

509-429-3439

Deadline to Apply

Location

1251 2nd Ave S
Okanogan, WA
United States
The Agriculture Lead oversees the water resources, agriculture, and range program areas at the district. The lead
works collaboratively with district staff and funding agencies to provide and oversee technical assistance and guidance to landowners, stakeholders, and partners on agricultural and rangeland grazing conservation practices. This role manages water bank operations and supports water availability planning, while ensuring compliance with water rights requirements.

Summary

The Okanogan Conservation District (CD) is a dynamic organization comprised of volunteer board members and paid staff that are leaders in “on-the-ground conservation”. Okanogan CD is seeking a highly goal-oriented, organized, and skilled individual to join the district as an Agriculture Lead. This position is responsible for implementing agricultural conservation projects throughout Okanogan County. Current priority projects include: develop project plans, delegate tasks, and oversee team workflows to ensure timely completion of deliverable; implement custom natural resource conservation plans in collaboration with agricultural cooperators primarily in the shrub-steppe environment; write and implement the Okanogan County Drought Preparedness Plan and support collaborative efforts for drought mitigation; and manage water bank operations.

This position is open until filled. First review April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM and interviews April 30, 2026. Detailed position descriptions are available on the district website at www.okanogancd.org/news

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references (at least two of which are professional) through our online application website at https://tinyurl.com/OCDApplications

Or by mail to: Okanogan Conservation District 1251 2nd Ave. South, Room 102 Okanogan, WA 98840

Compensation Information

Wages: Starting annual salary at $80,820 (Range 66, Step A) DOE with opportunity for merit and COLA increases. 

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Washington State Retirement (PERS), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation leave, sick leave and 12 paid holidays per year.