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Board records hiring of Austin Walk and accepts job description changes as Park Ranger resigns

Floyd County Conservation Board · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Austin Walk will begin as Natural Resource Manager on May 11; Park Ranger Spencer DeJoode submitted a resignation to take a position with Marion County and the board approved job description changes (4-0) covering residency, patrol duties and education requirements.

In New Business the board recorded the hiring of Austin Walk as the new Natural Resource Manager; the minutes identify Walk as a Floyd County resident and list May 11 as a start date. The meeting also included the resignation of Park Ranger Spencer DeJoode, who will accept a conservation role in Marion County.

The board discussed suggested edits to the Natural Resource Manager job description — including housing/residency expectations, patrol and enforcement responsibilities, and changes to education requirements — and Jesse moved to accept the changes. Mary seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.