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Union Soil & Water Conservation District (USWCD)

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We're Hiring!

The Union County Soil and Water Conservation District (USWCD) Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for an Urban Technician. Urban Technicians are responsible for developing plans, projects, and programs aimed at protecting water resources in Union County. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pay will range from $24.08/hr to $36.11/hr. For questions, contact District Administrator Brent Nickel at (937) 642-5871 Ext. 4.

QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Natural Resources, Environmental or Agricultural Science, or a related field; one (1) or more years of related experience and/or training; experience implementing conservation practices preferred; experience in a natural resource or environmental field will be considered in lieu of education; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be proficient, or willing to become quickly proficient, in the technical and personal relations aspect of local water resource protection, including implementation of pollution control and water quality improvement projects. The selected candidate must undergo Ohio and federal background checks. The final offer of employment will be contingent upon the findings of these checks. This is an unclassified, non-exempt position.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the SWCD vehicle insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:  The following are examples only and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Computer, computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, other applicable computer software), printer, copy machine, calculator, fax machine, other standard business office equipment, motor vehicle, a wide variety of small power and hand tools, and a pickup truck.

CLICK HERE for a complete job description and to apply.


Union Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting Schedules

Here are the schedules for the Union Soil and Water Conservation District's regular meetings in 2025 and 2026. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Buckeye Meeting Room at the Union County Ag Center, located at 18000 State Route 4, Marysville, Ohio 43040.  There may be instances where a meeting's date, time, or location conflicts with other events. We suggest contacting the office to verify details before attending a meeting.

2025 meeting dates are as follows:

 January 9, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  February 13, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  April 10, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
 May 8, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  June 12, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  ** August 13, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
 September 11, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  October 9, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  November 13, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.  **December 11, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

2026 meeting dates are as follows: 

January 8, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. February 12, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. March 12, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. April 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
May 14, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.  June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. July 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. ** August 12, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
September 10, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. October 8, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. November 12, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.  **December 11, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

** Meeting will be held on a different day and/or time than normally scheduled

For further details or to receive updates regarding the date, time, or location of the board meeting, contact the district office at (937) 642-5871 ext. 4, or send an email to smaisenbacher@unioncountyohio.gov.


2025 and 2026 Upcoming Events / Office Closures:
November 11, 2025   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Veterans' Day
November 13, 2025   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
November 20, 2025   Board Works: SWCD Board Member Development training 2:00 p.m. (virtual)
November 27, 2025   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Thanksgiving Day
November 28, 2025   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe the day after Thanksgiving
  December 8, 2025   Area 4 Winter Mtg.: USWCD Office will be CLOSED for Professional Day
December 11, 2025   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Buckeye Mtg. Room
December 24, 2025   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Christmas Eve
December 25, 2025   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Christmas Day
December 31, 2025   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSING at Noon to observe New Year's Eve
January 1, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe New Year's Day
January 8, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Buckeye Mtg. Room
January 19, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 9 -11, 2026   OFSWCD Annual Partnership Mtg.: Hilton in Columbus
February 14 -19, 2026   NACD 80th Annual Mtg., in San Antonio, TX
March 12, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
April 9, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
April TBA 2026   USWCD Annual Tree Sale: Details to Follow
May 14, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
May 25, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Memorial Day
June 11, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
June 19, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Juneteenth
July 3, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Independence Day
July 9, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
August 12,  2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
August 12, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 5:45 p.m. Election and 6:30 p.m. Meal, at the Der Dutchman in Plain City, OH
September 7, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Labor Day
September 10, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
October TBA 2026   USWCD Annual Fall Fish Sale: Details to Follow
October 8, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
October 12, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Columbus Day
November 11, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Veterans' Day
November 12, 2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
November 26, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe the day after Thanksgiving
December TBA 2026   Area 4 Winter Mtg.: USWCD Office will be CLOSED for Professional Day
December 10,  2026   USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room
December 24,  2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Christmas Eve
December 25,  2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Christmas Day
December 31,  2026   Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSING at Noon to observe New Year's Eve


 Public Records Policy

Union Soil & Water Conservation District is committed to doing business in a clear and open manner.  We are happy to assist with requests for public records.  Links to our Public Records Policy,  Public Records Request Form, and Records Retention Schedule are listed below.

Union SWCD Public Records Policy

USWCD Public Records Request Form

Union SWCD Retention Schedule

The Union Soil and Water Conservation District and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibit discrimination in their programs based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. 



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Upcoming Events / Office Closures

The Union Soil and Water Conservation District and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibit discrimination in their programs based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status.Â