State NRCS Program Lead & Operations Manager

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks a State leadership role to oversee field operations, programs, and budget execution for a designated state area. The position reports to the State Conservationist and ensures equal service delivery to all customers.

You will lead program management, coordinate across statewide teams, supervise staff, and collaborate with local groups and partners to carry out a high-quality Farm Bill and conservation activities across the state.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility: GS-0457 degree in soil conservation or related natural resource discipline with 30 semester hours in natural resources; 12 hours in soils and crops, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations and budget formulation for an assigned state area.
• Provide statewide leadership for planning, development, and operation of programs and activities.
• Coordinate work with Area, State, and National level staff and partners.
• Supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and identify training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy implementation

Program management

Communication

Education

Soil conservation or related natural resource degree

Tools

Conservation Planning Certification

Job description

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks a State leadership role to oversee field operations, programs, and budget execution for a designated state area. The position reports to the State Conservationist and ensures equal service delivery to all customers.

You will lead program management, coordinate across statewide teams, supervise staff, and collaborate with local groups and partners to carry out a high-quality Farm Bill and conservation activities across the state.