Careers

Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic team working to help Yolo County thrive?

Located in Woodland, CA the Yolo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is a special district of the State of California that works closely with a variety of local and regional partners to restore and protect Yolo County watersheds through strategic conservation projects and programs, and by offering conservation planning and watershed coordination services to local residents and landowners. We have been helping people help the land since 1955. We spend our days helping to ensure clean and abundant water, thriving wildlife, viable local farms and ranches, and resilient communities. 

Field Technician

Yolo County RCD is hiring a part-time Field Technician to support our field-based conservation and restoration projects throughout the natural and working lands of Yolo County. The Field Technician will assist RCD staff with conservation planting, irrigation installation, weed management, and site maintenance on a variety of projects at sites in riparian, grassland, and oak savanna ecosystems and along farm edges. Candidates must have a strong interest in field work, a willingness to learn, and enjoy working on a team and alongside partners and clients with different perspectives, temperaments, and priorities. Salary range is $49,499 – $66,766 annually ($23.80 – $32.10 hourly). To view the full job description and how to apply, please click here

Project Assistant

Yolo County RCD is hiring a Project Assistant to support Project Managers with implementation, monitoring, and data collection for the RCD’s conservation projects on public and private lands. The Project Assistant will balance field-based work and office work to assist with mapping using GIS, monitoring, planting and weed management. Field Work and office work is split approximately 60/40, but can vary depending on season. Candidates must embrace working on a collaborative team, working outside in remote settings, and be willing to work with partners, clients, and the public with different perspectives, priorities, and temperaments. Salary range is $49, 499 – $66,766 annually ($23.80 – $32.10 hourly). To view the full job description and how to apply, please click here