Union Soil and Water Conservation District

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, and other applicable computer software), printer, copy machine, calculator, fax machine, other standard business office equipment, motor vehicle.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); the employee may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull objects; the employee may be required to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; this is considered sedentary work, and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the physical demands required of the position in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s physical demands strength ratings. 

In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(1) Provides technical and engineering field assistance to District cooperators and units of government; prepares engineering plans for conservation projects as have been identified in the District’s Annual and Long Range Plans(the development of the plans will follow the guidelines established in the NRCS National Engineering

Manual and related handbooks to meet design and plan reparation requirements); assists in the development of resources conservation plans for District cooperators applying conservation practices.

(2) Provides technical information to land users and prospective pond owners in accordance with township M.O.U.’s; provides assistance to land users under Conservation Works of Improvement procedures and provides assistance to farmers to stay in compliance under the current provisions of pollution abatement laws and nutrient management laws and the current Farm Bill.

(3) Assists in conducting tours, field days, public viewing of demonstrations (e.g., equipment, plots, practices, etc.); maintains personal contact with District cooperators and explains the District conservation programs to the public.

(4) Performs preventative maintenance on equipment assigned by NRCS to the work unit and/or owned by Union SWCD.

(5) Develops and maintains resource inventories; processes cooperator applications; completes various reports regarding the conservation program; write news articles; maintains equipment lease records; provides training where needed on technical projects; assists with the District programs as needed.

(6) Maintains required licensures and certification, if any; continues proficiency in subject areas through professional continuing education.

(7) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(8) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(9) Performs other related duties as assigned

(10) Attends staff meetings as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of: *County, Department, and Division goals and objectives; *County, Department, and Division policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; AutoCAD, ArcMap, and other needed engineering applications.

Skill in: computer operation; use of modern office equipment.

Ability to: develop and maintain effective working relationships; perform the job safely; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; work efficiently; maintain accurate records; prepare accurate and concise reports; exercise independent judgment and discretion; sorts items into categories according to established methods; communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality; travel to and gain access to Jobsite; be a highly self-motivated individual; work alone or as part of a team; write and keep good records of activities; perform mathematical computations for assessments; operate a PC computer using MS Windows environment.

Our Mailing Address is: (Note we have moved to another wing of the Ag Center building)

          Union SWCD

          18000 State Route 4, Suite D, 

          Marysville, OH 43040 

The USDA/NRCS staff can be reach @ (937) 642-5871 ext. 3 for assistance.

2023 UNION SWCD BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Following is the 2023 meeting schedule for the Union Soil and Water Conservation District’s regular monthly meetings.  Each meeting is held on the second Thursday of the month, at 6:00 p.m., at the Union County Ag Center’s Buckeye Meeting Room located at 18000 State Route 4, Marysville, Ohio 43040.  

                                   Meeting dates are as follows

January 12, 2023              February 9, 2023             March 9, 2023                April 13, 2023   

May 11, 2023                      June 8, 2023                    July 13, 2023                   August 10, 2023

September 14, 2023         October 12, 2023             November 9, 2023          December 14, 2023

On occasion, a conflict may arise with a meeting date, time, or location, we recommend calling the office to confirm before attending a meeting.

For additional information or if you would like notified of the board meeting date, time, or location changes, please contact the district office at (937) 642-5871 ext. 4 or email smaisenbacher@unioncountyohio.gov

2023 Upcoming Events / Office Closures

Holiday: Union SWCD Office CLOSED, Monday, January 1, 2023, for New Year's Day

 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 provided 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.