Acquisition Assistant

Position Overview

The APOSD Acquisitions Assistant will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect lands in Sonoma County that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency. They will participate in many aspects of our land conservation projects, including processing new applications from landowners interested in APOSD programs, evaluating potential projects, developing project maps using GIS and other software, and providing general support to the Acquisitions Program staff. In support of the APOSD land conservation mission, the Acquisitions Assistant will collaborate with the public, project partners, contractors, agency staff, and oversight bodies.

Responsibilities

A passion for conserving natural and agricultural land for the benefit of future generations.
Experience working with public agencies and non-profit organizations in land conservation and/or real property acquisition, land use planning, and natural resource conservation.
An understanding of emerging policy issues affecting land conservation, including land use, habitat protection, water quality and quantity, sustainable agricultural and forest land management, and climate change.
Experience with GIS and related technology and systems as applied to conservation planning, open space, parks, natural resources, land use, or similar fields.
Familiarity with or interest in real estate transactions including appraisals, title work, due diligence, escrow, and closing
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
Strong orientation toward internal and external customer service.
Effective written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in real estate, environmental studies, land use, conservation, natural resource planning, agriculture, geography, ecology, or a related field, and one year of experience in land conservation, natural resource protection, parks, or another similar field, with a governmental agency or non-profit that includes experience working with GIS, including system functionality and map production.

Preferred Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Benefits Offered

https://sonomacounty.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/benefits/employee-benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit

Compensation/Salary

$96,341.46 - $117,087.43 Annually

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications including the answers to the supplemental questions as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

Application deadline: October 15, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

The District values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The District is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.