SOIL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE II

Genesis Distribution; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Agriculture seeks a Civil/Soil Conservation Engineer to build on BMP design, survey, and construction oversight across Maryland counties. The role focuses on soil and water conservation practices tied to Chesapeake Bay watershed goals and requires knowledge of surveying, drafting, and construction methods.

Experience in AutoCAD and GIS is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with substitution options available for education or experience as described

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year in soil and water conservation (surveying, drafting, construction, or agriculture).
• Notes: substitutions allowed for education or experience, including college coursework or military service as described.

Responsibilities

• Perform site evaluations and surveys to assess BMP implementation.
• Develop BMP designs per NRCS/MDA standards.
• Participate in trainings and meet production goals.
• Track on-site construction and prepare as-built plans for final approval.
• Assist in fulfilling incentive program requirements and other needs.

Skills

Soil & water conservation

Surveying

Drafting

Construction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

MDA Resource Cnsrv – Resource Conservation Ops

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland’s Executive Branch. Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services,plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continues to expand and grow.

The Office of Resource Conservation provides the State’s soil conservation districts with operating funds and staffing support to deliver local soil conservation and water quality programs. Agricultural landowners or operators rely on the expertise of specialists working in district offices to help them develop plans to protect natural resources and comply with environmental laws.

Join our Team and make a lasting impact towards achieving environmental and conservation goals!

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Central Soil Conservation Region:

1 opening in Harford County

Western Soil Conservation Region:

1 opening in Carroll County

Eastern Shore Soil Conservation Region:

1 opening in Talbot County

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to build on the principles of soil and water conservation engineering to achieve the Watershed Implementation Goals (WIP Ill) for Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection. Employees in this classification learn and review technical aspects of soil and water conservation practices, including soil and water conservation engineering involving engineering tasks, following prescribed methods and procedures. The principles of engineering include survey, design, and construction oversight of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on agricultural land. Staff assigned to this position receive technical guidance from NRCS District Conservationists and Engineering Staff as well as Maryland Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Engineering Technicians.

POSITION DUTIES

• Perform site evaluations and site-specific surveys to assess theimplementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Develop designs of BMPs based on (NRCS) and/or MDAstandards and procedures.
• Participate in assigned training and meet the production goalsfor this position.
• Track on-site construction of BMP(s) to assure adherence toapproved design plans and specifications and complete As-built plans for final approval.
• Assist in the fulfillment of Incentive program requirements another programmatic needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of ahigh school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience related to soil and water conservation in such areas as surveying, drafting, construction, or agricultural work.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute one year of additional experience as defined abovefor the required education.
• Candidates maysubstitute education at an accredited college or university at a rate of 30credit hours per year with at least nine credit hours of course work in engineering, construction, drafting, surveying, science, agronomy, or mathematics or any combination of the above forthe required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in soil conservation classification or soil conservation specialty codes in the natural resources management and biologicalsciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

*Requirement – Non-US citizens must be a US resident for 3 years to gain access to the United States Department of Agriculture Civil 3D software.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AutoCAD and/or GIS experience
• Survey and/or construction experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The online application process isSTRONGLYpreferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office – Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.It is important that all experiences be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determineyour eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write “N/A”.

Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form.

Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or

fax (HR Fax # [phone]). For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Kathleen Newhouse 410-841-5840 or [e-mail] . TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.