Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Staffing topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Floyd County conservation hires new Natural Resource Manager; park ranger resigns
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the Floyd County Conservation Board announced Austin Walk will begin as Natural Resource Manager on May 11, Park Ranger Spencer DeJoode submitted a resignation to take a Marion County position, and the board unanimously approved job-description changes addressing residency and duties.
The Floyd County Conservation Board confirmed staffing changes and approved a job-description update at its May 5 meeting.
Minutes record that Austin Walk has been hired as Natural Resource Manager and is a resident of Floyd County; he is scheduled to begin work on May 11. Park Ranger Spencer DeJoode submitted a letter of resignation to accept a county conservation position in Marion County.
The board discussed requested edits to the Natural Resource Manager job description, including possible housing/residency requirements within the county, ensuring compliance and patrolling duties for conservation areas, and revisions to education requirements. Jesse Frerichs moved to accept the changes; Mary Ramon seconded and the motion passed (recorded as 4-0).
The board set its next meeting for June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Fossil and Prairie Center and adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
