2021 Fall Training FAQ’s
To answer some of the frequently asked questions about the fall training, I figured I'd make this post. Q. Since the Hotel is full, do I still need to register? A. YES. Your registration cost ONLY covers your lunches for…
Employee Handbook Revision-Draft
In the past year, we've been doing a revision on the Employee Handbook (formerly the Administrator's Handbook) and the draft is now complete and we need to have folks do a review on it to see if any changes are…
The New Field Guide for CD Employees
The Employee Handbook is a more thorough take on what we CD Employees do. However, for those new to the office, we wanted a more succinct "First Week on the Job" crash course. Tenlee Atchison at the Cascade Conservation District…
Tips and Technology for Successful Remote-Work During Covid-19
Leverage Video Conferencing Services Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams If your work isn't already deeply integrated with zoom, you likely have at least had some exposure to these conferencing technologies. Video conferencing products like Zoom, Cisco Webex, and Microsoft Teams…
A New Personnel Policy and a New Supervisor Manual
Recently, DNRC put out a new version of the Model Personnel Policy. Conservation Districts should revise this for their District (adding the appropriate CD name etc.) and then adopt the new policy. Policies like this should be kept in a…
Contacts for Conservation Districts
Over the years, we've had contact information for CD employees spread over the Conservation Districts Bureau page at DNRC, the MACD page, and the Employees Organization Page. In the interests of streamlining and simplifying, there is a new contact list…