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:Â Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the SWCD vehicle insurance policy.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:Â Â 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.
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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. |
2026Â meeting dates are as follows:Â
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. | Â 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. | Â **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: | |
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November 11, 2025 | Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Veterans' Day |
November 13, 2025 | Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
November 20, 2025 | Â Board Works: SWCD Board Member Development training 2:00 p.m. (virtual) |
November 27, 2025 | Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Thanksgiving Day |
November 28, 2025 | Â Â 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 | Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Buckeye Mtg. Room |
December 24, 2025 | Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Christmas Eve |
December 25, 2025 | Â 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 | Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe New Year's Day |
January 8, 2026 | Â Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Buckeye Mtg. Room |
January 19, 2026 | Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
February 9 -11, 2026 | Â OFSWCD Annual Partnership Mtg.: Hilton in Columbus |
February 14 -19, 2026 |   NACD 80th Annual Mtg., in San Antonio, TX |
March 12, 2026 | Â Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
April 9, 2026 | Â 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 | Â Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
May 25, 2026 | Â Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Memorial Day |
June 11, 2026 | Â Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
June 19, 2026 | Â Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Juneteenth |
July 3, 2026 | Â Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Independence Day |
July 9, 2026 | Â Â 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 | Â 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 | Â Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Labor Day |
September 10, 2026 | Â Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
October TBAÂ 2026 | Â USWCD Annual Fall Fish Sale:Â Details to Follow |
October 8, 2026 | Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
October 12, 2026 | Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Columbus Day |
November 11, 2026 | Â Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Veterans' Day |
November 12, 2026 | Â Â USWCD Board Mtg.: 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Ag Center's Buckeye Mtg. Room |
November 26, 2026 | Â Â Holiday: USWCD Office CLOSED to observe Thanksgiving Day |
November 27, 2026 | Â Â 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
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
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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