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Who is Eligible: This position open to King County Employees only. This recruitment may also be used to fill future career service opportunities.
Come join our team as we support multi-jurisdictional efforts to conserve working farms and forests, restore habitat for fish and other wildlife, control noxious weeds, and acquire open space. The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD), within King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP), is looking for a Farm Manager/Immigrant-Refugee Outreach Specialist to join the Agriculture, Forestry, and Incentives Unit (AFI).
The Agriculture, Forestry, and Incentives Unit (AFI) is part of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Rural and Regional Services Section, which supports multi-jurisdictional efforts to conserve working farms and forests, restore habitat for fish and other wildlife, control noxious weeds, and acquire open space. AFI is comprised of a team of dedicated individuals that supports forestland and farmland owners, provides farmland access to farmers from historically underserved communities, preserves important working lands and other types of open space, and contributes to efforts focused on increasing environmental health and climate resiliency of urban and rural landscapes throughout the county. This position will directly contribute to the County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan, Strategic Climate Action Plan, and Local Food Initiative.
Why This is a Great Opportunity:
King County currently owns and manages a portfolio of farms that together encompass about 275 farmable acres and support over 100, mostly BIPOC, farmers.
This portfolio is likely to grow as demand for access to County-owned farmland currently exceeds supply. One of the goals of the agriculture program is for King County-owned farmlands to become models for regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship, and the Farm Manager will have primary responsibility for achieving this goal. This position will directly contribute to advancement of goals and identified in several of the County’s core initiatives. The Farm Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to King County’s food sector and the lives of King County residents.
About the Role:
The Farm Manager will coordinate the Farmland Leasing Program and will serve as the key point of contact for tenant farmers, most of whom are from historically underserved communities. The Farm Manager will identify management priorities for King County-owned farms, develop and implement annual work plans, oversee the farm program budget, and make recommendations for equipment and infrastructure needed to better manage County-owned farms and support tenant farmers.
Although the Farm Manager will have responsibility for the entire farmland leasing program land portfolio, they will have day-to-day responsibility for implementing infrastructure and management projects on farms in the northern portion of King County (essentially those County-owned farms located north of I-90). The Farm Manager will work closely with other staff and contractors to complete farm projects county-wide. The Farm Manager will participate in efforts to improve farmland access for immigrant/refugee/BIPOC farmers, will be expected to respond to requests for assistance from tenant farmers and to address unanticipated/emergency issues in a timely manner, and will also be asked to assist farmers who do not directly lease land from King County.
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About the Team:
The Agriculture, Forestry, and Incentives Unit (AFI) is part of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Rural and Regional Services Section, which supports multi-jurisdictional efforts to conserve working farms and forests, restore habitat for fish and other wildlife, control noxious weeds, and acquire open space. AFI is comprised of a team of dedicated individuals that supports forestland and farmland owners, provides farmland access to farmers from historically underserved communities, preserves important working lands and other types of open space, and contributes to efforts focused on increasing environmental health and climate resiliency of urban and rural landscapes throughout the county. This position will directly contribute to the County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan, Strategic Climate Action Plan, and Local Food Initiative.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a PFAS Specialist (WQP II), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water Land & Resources Division with King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) . Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
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Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
Note: Additional documents won’t be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
William Herbert
Human Resource Analyst
206-477-5494
wherbert@kingcounty.gov
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If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees’ health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
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