Conservation Aide Positions

Two Conservation Aide Positions with the Howard County Conservation Board from May 2026 through August 2026.

One at Lake Hendricks Park in Riceville, the other at Vernon Springs Park in Cresco.

Responsibilities for this position include general park, facilities, and grounds maintenance.

If interested, please contact the Howard County Conservation Department at 563-547-3634.

Applications available online at https://howardcounty.iowa.gov/jobs/

Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Deadline to apply is February 27th, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.

PARK RANGER

The Howard County Conservation Board is accepting applications for a resident Park Ranger at Lake Hendricks Park in Riceville, IA. Responsibilities for this full-time position include Park Ranger duties, maintenance and management of HCCB areas, maintenance of equipment, facilities, grounds, and supervision of seasonal employees.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements to include associate degree from an accredited college in natural resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, general knowledge of equipment and vehicle operation, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and landscaping skills. The candidate must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be IA law enforcement certified or able to meet minimum qualifications for certification. Must have good public and human relation skills.
TO APPLY: Submit application, resume, cover letter and three references by Wednesday February 25th, 2026, by 3:30 PM.

To:Howard County Conservation Board C/O Jeff Korsmo
Prairie’s Edge Nature Center
11562 Valley Ave
PO Box 157
Cresco, IA 52136

Or email required information to jkorsmo@howardcounty.iowa.gov.
Applications available online at https://howardcounty.iowa.gov/jobs/
Please call or email with any questions. 563-547-3634.
Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.

Howard County Recorder’s office is Seeking a Part-time Clerk for afternoon hours.

Applicants must have the ability to perform multiple simultaneous clerical tasks, work as a team player and provide friendly, and quality customer service. Along with strong communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail along with the ability to read cursive and operate a computer.

Duties include assisting in maintaining accurate records of real estate transactions, issuance of vital records, game licenses, recreational vehicle registrations, and assisting the County Recorder & Deputy in the general operation of the Recorder’s Office.
Applications and full job descriptions may be picked up and turned in at
Howard County Recorder’s Office 137 N Elm Cresco Iowa 52136 Or rvokaty@howardcounty.iowa.gov
Questions call (563)547-9210

Applications with resume and references will be accepted until the position is filled.

HELP WANTED

Howard County is seeking a fulltime position as a Maintenance/Custodian at the Howard County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Department and Public Services Building. 

Must have own transportation, experience in HVAC, Boiler, automated systems or willing to learn and general knowledge of snow and lawn care and operating maintenance tools and equipment and general custodial duties is preferred.

Salary will be based on experience. The county offers vacation/sick leave, health insurance, IPERS, Life Insurance and Flex Spending.

If interested, applications may be picked up at the Howard County Auditor’s Office.

Applications are due in to the Howard County Auditor’s Office by October 31, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. or until position is filled. For more information, contact Julie Chapman, Howard County Auditor at 563-547-9203. 

Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.