CBCD Seeks Experienced Conservation Planner to Support Major Grant Projects

The Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD), located in Moses Lake, is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Conservation Planner. CBCD is a non-regulatory agency and a local leader in implementing voluntary, on-the-ground conservation efforts across Grant and Adams counties.

We provide technical and financial assistance, education and outreach, and coordination services to help landowners and partners apply practical conservation practices. From small projects to large-scale initiatives, our team works collaboratively to support agriculture and natural resource stewardship in the Columbia Basin.

CBCD is seeking an experienced Conservation Planner to primarily support the RCPP grant

awards for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program. The Conservation Planner will

collaborate closely with CBCD staff, partners, and agricultural producers to manage projects and grants effectively. This role involves comprehensive project oversight, including tracking and

reporting on timelines, budgets, progress, and outcomes; contractor evaluation and selection;

contract management; and on-farm conservation planning and implementation.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and possess strong

communication, coordination, and project management skills. The successful applicant will

thrive both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the development and execution of

conservation practices that support sustainable agriculture and natural resource enhancement.

To learn more and apply, please visit www.columbiabasincd.org/job-opportunties

Send a cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to dinah-rouleau@columbiabasincd.org. The first round of reviews will be August 11, 2025.

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