Conservation Field Specialist (55+ Experienced)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions); Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) partners with NRCS to place experienced workers in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program across the United States. The role supports farmers and landowners by delivering technical and professional assistance and by freeing NRCS staff for emergencies.

Applicants must be 55+, hold a BA/BS in a related field or have 10 years in agriculture, and possess a state driver’s license plus experience with ArcGIS and MS

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in agriculture/natural resource field to include implementation of conservation practices and knowledge of Farm Bill Programs.
• BA/BS Degree in business management, natural resources or related field of study.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, ArcGIS
• ArcPro (preferred), Conservation Desktop (as needed)

Responsibilities

• Assist the district conservationist with providing customers with technical assistance, engineering surveys, and Farm Bill Program delivery.
• Prepare basic conservation plans, compile information and prepare maps to address natural resource concerns. 40%
• Follow up on conservation plans with landowners to encourage and arrange for proper maintenance of established conservation practices and to schedule application of planned practices. 30%
• Assist with engineering surveys, designs, and layout of best management practices. 20%
• Conduct status reviews of planned practices. 10%

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) partners with NRCS to place experienced workers in the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program across the United States. The role supports farmers and landowners by delivering technical and professional assistance and by freeing NRCS staff for emergencies.

Applicants must be 55+, hold a BA/BS in a related field or have 10 years in agriculture, and possess a state driver’s license plus experience with ArcGIS and MS