SPANISH PEAKS-PURGATOIRE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Spanish peaks-purgatoire river conservation district

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​Full-time Conservation Technician
position available with the Conservation Districts in the Trinidad, CO, NRCS office. Must have computer skills and knowledge of agriculture, surveying, machinery, and conservation. Work includes office and field duties. Farm and/or ranch experience preferred. Other Qualifications: strong communication and organizational skills; familiarity with Word, Excel, and mapping software (or willingness to learn); ability to work independently and with a team; willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions. Starting $20-25/hour, DOE. Opportunity for pay raise based on performance. For questions or to submit your resume and cover letter, contact Lori at the Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River CD: (719) 497-3118, by email to [email protected], or drop off at 3590 East Main St. Trinidad, CO. Position open until filled.  Start date: ASAP
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NOW HIRING
​Full-time District Noxious Weed Technician
with the Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District in Trinidad, CO. Must have some knowledge of Colorado Noxious Weeds as well as interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Work includes office and field duties. Current certification/licensing in noxious weeds or the ability to obtain certifications/licensing is a must. Other abilities: work outdoors in varying conditions, handle and spray herbicides, drive a truck/trailer and UTV, walk in rough terrain. Field and Office duties. Starting $20-25/hour, DOE. Opportunity for pay raise based on performance. Full job description at purgatoireconservation.org. For questions or to submit your resume and cover letter, contact Lori at the Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River CD: (719) 497-3118, by email to [email protected], or drop off at 3590 East Main St. Trinidad, CO. Position open until filled.  ​Start date: ASAP
Job Description Weed Tech
The Spanish Peaks – Purgatoire River Conservation District is a local organization formed by landowners to address the natural resources by giving direction to, and receiving assistance from, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife and other federal and state agencies. This technical assistance is provided to the landowners along with advice and information in an effort to preserve and enhance the natural resources profile of the lands while maximizing production to the benefit of landowners, the general public, and Colorado’s bountiful wildlife.

The function of the Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District is to make available technical, financial and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land manager with conservation of soil, water and related natural resources. Read more...
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3590 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082      
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  • Home
  • Programs
    • Cost Share
    • Other Programs
  • Noxious Weeds
    • Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
    • Las Animas County Weed Guide
  • About Us
    • Our Board
    • Meetings
    • Our History
    • Contact Us
  • Rent Equipment
  • Bids
  • Links & Partners