Soil Conservation Technician 1 - Benton County

  • Salary: $34,444.80 - $49,753.60 Annually
  • Location: Vinton - 52349 - Benton County, IA
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Closing Date: 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

The Field Services Bureau seeks to fill the position of Soil Conservation Technician. Land stewardship is central to the work of the Department.  The Division of Soil Conservation & Water Quality provides farmers with expertise and funds to help them install practices that preserve our highly productive soil, prevent erosion and protect our critical waterways.  The Department is focused on making sure future Iowans can experience the same high quality of life that past generations have enjoyed in our state.  

This trainee position will be located in the local Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) office. The position will be working within the County and other surrounding SWCD offices as assigned by the supervisor.  Soil Conservation Technicians provide technical assistance to the SWCD in the inventory and evaluation, layout, survey, design and inspection of construction of soil and water conservation practices.  

 

Watershed Coordinator

  • Salary: $53,289.60 - $80,371.20 Annually
  • Location: Orange City - 51041 - Sioux County, IA
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Closing Date: 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

IDALS is currently seeking an Environmental Specialist for our Field Services Bureau. In this role, you will serve as a watershed project coordinator, overseeing the management and coordination of local and regional water quality conservation projects. Based in Sioux County (Orange City) USDA Service Center, you will collaborate with multiple Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to support the implementation of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

Veterinarian Supervisor- Northwest Iowa

  • Salary: $75,795.20 - $116,708.80 Annually
  • Location: Storm Lake - 50588 - Buena Vista County, IA
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

We’re currently seeking a Veterinarian Supervisor to join our Meat & Poultry Inspection Bureau in Northwest Iowa.

This leadership role is ideal for a licensed veterinarian with a passion for food safety and humane animal handling in compliance with the Iowa Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. You will supervise meat inspectors and the State meat inspection program, inspect small meat processing plants, and make veterinary dispositions regarding livestock and poultry.