Associate Counsel
- Salary: $81,868.80 - $125,528.00 Annually
- Location: Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 1/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Are you an energetic, high-capacity, fast-learning legal professional who is passionate about agriculture and enjoys working in a dynamic environment? The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is seeking an Attorney 2 to serve as Associate Counsel, specializing in agricultural law, regulatory compliance, public records requests, and public health matters such as animal disease outbreaks. In this key role, you will support IDALS’ General Counsel in providing legal services to our department, serving IDALS’ 14 unique bureaus in fulfilling our mission of providing leadership in all aspects of Iowa agriculture; ensuring food safety, consumer protection, and animal health; and promoting conservation efforts to preserve our land and enhance water quality for the next generation. With approximately 360 dedicated employees, and in partnership with state and federal agencies, the public, and numerous organizations across Iowa, IDALS supports a wide range of programs that influence the daily lives of Iowans statewide. Join our team to be a part of meaningful work that impacts Iowa’s farm families, communities, and natural resources.
Assistant State Veterinarian
- Salary: $96,096.00 - $136,822.40 Annually
- Location: Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Assistant State Veterinarian. As an integral part of our team, the Assistant State Veterinarian will play a crucial role in planning, directing, and managing production animal programs within the Division of Animal Health, while providing essential support to the State Veterinarian. This position, based in the Wallace Building in Des Moines, Iowa, will involve both office-based responsibilities and fieldwork, including supervision of district veterinarians. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license for statewide travel and hold a current Iowa veterinary license.
Environmental Specialist Senior
- Salary: $59,051.20 - $91,083.20 Annually
- Location: Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 1/13/2025 11:59 PM Central
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Environmental Specialist Senior. As an integral part of the Mines and Minerals Bureau team, this individual plays a crucial role in improving water quality, and re-creating wildlife habitat by serving as a lead worker for planning, developing, and managing projects for Iowa’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program. This position includes frequent field work, working with private landowners, engineers, contractors, and developing grant applications and completing reports.
Soil Conservation Technician - Davis County
- Salary: $33,779.20 - $48,776.00 Annually
- Location: Bloomfield - 52537 - Davis County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 1/14/2025 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.