Coke County Soil and Water Conservation District

07/27/2026

Job Description
District Clerk/Bookkeeper/Technician/Part Time
The purpose of this part time position is to provide assistance to the Conservation District and to the Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel of the Coke Field Office. This position is governed by the policies established by the District and by the fiscal operations guidelines of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCD).
DUTIES:
Attend monthly meetings, special meetings and other functions of the District Board as directed.
Record accurate notes of business transacted by the District during board meetings and prepares minutes of the proceedings to be considered for entering into the official record at the following month's meeting.
Maintain accurate records and files of all District financial activities and other business as appropriate.
Prepare checks on both State Fund and Trust Fund accounts and reconcile bank statements and account balances.
Maintain records of other financial accounts of the District.
Prepare all reports and forms required by TSSWCB or NRCS as requested.
Report to the District board the status of all accounts and of any other business requiring attention.
Prepare and file with TSSWCB an annual financial statement for the fiscal year September 1 through August 31.
Conduct the annual poster contest for the District. This includes purchasing poster supplies, providing contestants with the annual poster theme through presentations at area schools, collecting the entries and organizing the judging of the posters. Also includes purchasing awards for winners and making presentations of the awards. A full report of these activities shall be a part of official record of District Business.
Inspect Flood Control structures, working with Kickapoo WCID and TCEQ to file Emergency Action Plans.
Assist NRCS in the preparation of entries for the Conservation Awards Program as needed.
Assist in the preparation of the Annual Report of the SWCD.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The hours of this position are flexible and determined by the District Board. Any additional work hours needed to complete job duties shall be approved by the District Board prior to hours worked.
This position is directly responsible to the Board of Directors of the SWCD.

06/29/2026

We listen but we are judging (a little) when it comes to planting a single species versus a diverse variety. Here are a few reasons a diverse native blend is better than a single species (often non-native):
🪾If disease hits, it can wipe out a monoculture.
🌱Native grasses are more drought tolerant. They may turn off in July but they will be back and ready to rock in the spring. 
🌻Livestock and wildlife need diversity for forage needs and cover.
🐝Diverse grass=diverse wildlife and pollinators. Wildlife need different grasses for forage, some for fawning cover, and nesting.

06/25/2026

Job Description

District Clerk/Bookkeeper/Technician/Part Time

The purpose of this part time position is to provide assistance to the Conservation District and to the Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel of the Coke Field Office. This position is governed by the policies established by the District and by the fiscal operations guidelines of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCD).

DUTIES:

Attend monthly meetings, special meetings and other functions of the District Board as directed.

Record accurate notes of business transacted by the District during board meetings and prepares minutes of the proceedings to be considered for entering into the official record at the following month's meeting.

Maintain accurate records and files of all District financial activities and other business as appropriate.

Prepare checks on both State Fund and Trust Fund accounts and reconcile bank statements and account balances.

Maintain records of other financial accounts of the District.

Prepare all reports and forms required by TSSWCB or NRCS as requested.

Report to the District board the status of all accounts and of any other business requiring attention.

Prepare and file with TSSWCB an annual financial statement for the fiscal year September 1 through August 31.

Conduct the annual poster contest for the District. This includes purchasing poster supplies, providing contestants with the annual poster theme through presentations at area schools, collecting the entries and organizing the judging of the posters. Also includes purchasing awards for winners and making presentations of the awards. A full report of these activities shall be a part of official record of District Business.

Inspect Flood Control structures, working with Kickapoo WCID and TCEQ to file Emergency Action Plans.

Assist NRCS in the preparation of entries for the Conservation Awards Program as needed.

Assist in the preparation of the Annual Report of the SWCD.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The hours of this position are flexible and determined by the District Board. Any additional work hours needed to complete job duties shall be approved by the District Board prior to hours worked.

This position is directly responsible to the Board of Directors of the SWCD.

06/19/2026

The USDA service center will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Monday at 8:00am.
A nation is never truly free unless all people are free.

06/17/2026

The next few days are going to feel spicier than your favorite hot sauce. Drink plenty of water, take breaks, and find shade when you can.

06/17/2026

Monday, June 29th, in San Angelo.

06/14/2026

Due to a positive screwworm case in Tom Green County, Coke County has now been included in the Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Order concerning inspection, certification, and permitting of animals moving in or out of the county. Parts of that declaration are included below. For more information, please refer to the Texas Animal Health Commission website at [[https://www.tahc.texas.gov](https://www.tahc.texas.gov/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM1VHWGxmWnRKMTZ1eVZCOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7fGDGTJM0Hws4QH3tzFQVP-6sSVW-rsf5wjZkENY4LB0u2kI1nuwIRMunc3A_aem_vzTlVHCy1vR7gwq_foPGWw)]([https://www.tahc.texas.gov](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tahc.texas.gov%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM1VHWGxmWnRKMTZ1eVZCOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7mo6yziaRmB9IePWL460-06FI0N1eBzd0sxrIj187BqpdPL7fEsciVwbZu7w_aem_g1WXddHfpliB3RunwUATIQ&h=AUAKe1McZM-mff16dBvIwizNZ2yrPo4eDXVh9l-CcMuaZM7P5ZkD0cxkGWi63WwaXoQEsAAXOwT6D-pmxCY41yvMz6E_8pny7ahed4AG2aN3uRD6krDvtax537-VRgKKKm9iQ7Ksjfmo4XBp&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUA-R2Kdn9Ov2ftyjywWBkkvc6d5ESN866mgsI72pupyTel4MXeZ5c0sYlpKasK4fMYJ11Nnp63rV7kvIPLGOQyQX6wX0EIRrpx2ZRJUYexOK0NEyYYAC3Cp9wJh3ebLSdvOZmiwi_8B2jt3AEA2272kO-UjPfknB5aC8s2t84WtqhM))

NOTICE: There is currently a quarantine in place due to an established New World Screwworm Infested Zone in parts of the following Texas counties: Coke, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Sutton, Tom Green, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Zavala.

According to the Executive Director Orders issued, all warm-blooded animals in a zone may not move out of the zone without prior authorization from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

Warm-blooded animals moving outside of an infested zone must contact the TAHC to set up an inspection. During this inspection, an animal health official will fill out an animal movement certificate listing the product used for prevention or treatment and the animals' official ID. This certificate will need to accompany the animal movement.

06/10/2026

Erin Oleksiuk, district technician, hosted story time this morning at the beautiful Coke County Library. The book Real Cowboys was read; kiddos learned that real cowboys are quiet, kind, patient, take care of the land and each other. Then the group made their own cowboy hats! Be sure to pop in the library to grab some books to enjoy during hot afternoons! And don't forget real cowboys read!

06/08/2026

Calling all little cowpokes:
This Wednesday Erin Oleksiuk, district technician, will be reading Real Cowboys and leading a craft.
10:30 at the Coke County Library.

06/02/2026

Through Ben's guidance and patience, many districts across West Texas have benefited from his knowledge and resources. Happy retirement, it's been well earned.

After more than 26 years of dedicated service to the TSSWCB, Ben Wilde is celebrating his retirement! 🎉 As an Area II Field Representative, Ben faithfully served Texas conservation districts, providing guidance, support, and leadership that made a lasting impact on both the agency and the communities he worked alongside. His commitment to conservation and the relationships he built throughout his career have left an enduring mark on the TSSWCB.

We are incredibly grateful for Ben's years of service and the contributions he made to advancing conservation across Texas. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-earned retirement and wishing him all the best in this exciting new chapter!