Land Management Technician (Equipment Operator)

Basic Purpose:

This position works under the supervision of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) Land Management Division Director and will be based in and employed by a local conservation district. The primary purpose of this position is to perform brush management duties towards the prevention of loss of life and property around local communities within Program boundaries. Primary Duties for the Assigned Work Area include:

• Serve as the first point of contact for all brush free zone inquiries from the public and partnership organizations. Resolve problems appropriately.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with local governments, associations, and other partners.
• Provide the Conservation District Board/Land Management Director with a monthly written report of work performed on their behalf. Maintain detailed records of daily activities.
• Attend monthly district board meeting for the assigned duty station district. At least quarterly, attend other district board meetings in assigned work area.
• Coordinate and conduct inventory and ranking of brush free zone needs in designated areas.
• Annually identify watershed eradication needs and develop a Critical Brush Free Zone Plan and submit to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission by August 1st each year.
• Monthly maintain and submit to OCC vehicle and equipment logs and credit card receipts.
• Coordinate and perform mechanical removal of trees, slash, and undesirable vegetation around local communities.
• Participate as a member of the Land Management Team assisting other conservation districts in the Program areas with brush free zone establishment.
• Responsible for proper maintenance and use of all OCC and district assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with each district employee and district board within the assigned work area.
• Maintain appropriate contact with OCC, particularly Land Management Division staff.
• Provide limited general in-office district operation assistance and support at the assigned duty station district.
• Other duties as directed by the Land Management Director and/or district board.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage time wisely, work independently, prioritize needs, develop schedules, and exercise initiative.
• Ability to safely drive a 1-ton pickup with gooseneck equipment trailer.
• Ability to properly operate skid steers with attachments such as buckets, mulchers, grapples, tree shears, tree saws, etc.
• Ability to properly operate other tools and machinery, as needed
• Ability to effectively present information, both written and oral, in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; expressing ideas clearly and concisely; creating a positive public image for employees, OCC, and Districts.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and emails.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a resume with daytime phone number, email, and at least two professional references. A cover letter indicating preferred work location and position being applied for must be provided. Documentation of applicable certifications and Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) should also be included. Deadline for documents to be received is June 1st, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Submit application materials via mail to: Oklahoma Conservation Commission Land Management Division C/O Andrea Moseley 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd Ste. 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Or via e-mail to: andrea.moseley@conservation.ok.gov

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$3,558.61 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person