Civil Service Exams are being offered for SWCD positions
Be sure to register by November 6th to take a Civil Service Exam for SWCD employment opportunities!! The application is online here.
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Dwyer Park Community Forest Management Plan
WELCOME MESSAGE
Cortland County SWCD is your local conservation and natural resource agency. Feel free to peruse our website to see just a sampling of the types of information and services SWCD can provide. Our programs and services are based on the needs and interests of county residents and communities, so feel free to contact us if you have questions or ideas!
Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. SWCD and employees are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, age, marital status, military status, family/parental status, domestic violence victim status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, prior civil rights activity, and shall follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law regarding non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and prior arrest in any program, service, or activity conducted or funded by SWCD.
Technical assistance is available free of charge and our programs are strictly voluntary. SWCD is non-regulatory based on our belief that the most successful conservation is borne from self-motivation and personal stewardship ethics. -Amanda
WE ARE HIRING!
SWCD Engineer: This is a unique opportunity to work with local government and landowners to implement conservation. Work will involve a variety of practices and support a team of conservation professionals that like to get things done in a practical and positive manner. Generous salary and benefits package is being offered. View the engineer announcement for more information.
Conservation Assistant: The employee performs a variety of duties related to water resources, water quality, natural resources protection and the establishment of conservation practices on public and private properties. Groundwater management, water quality monitoring, and water quality data management skills preferred. View the conservation assistant announcement for more information.
