Interdisciplinary Assistant State Conservationist (Programs)

Natural Resources Conservation Service • Dover, NH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Programs office and is supervised by the State Conservationist. This position is Assistant State Conservationist - Programs (ASTC-P), with responsibility for the coordination, direction, and evaluation of program activities statewide. The incumbent serves as program manager for various assigned programs in the state and for programs of other agencies. Duties include representing the Service at conferences or meetings relating to areas of responsibility, establishing and maintaining contacts and cooperative relations with Federal and state agencies, Tribes, municipal and private organizations. The incumbent serves as the State Program Manager for conservation programs authorized in the Farm Bill and provides programmatic support to Service personnel, other Federal, Tribal, state, and local governments, as well as local sponsoring organizations. Manages financial and available staff resources by preparing long and short range schedules for staff activities, preparing and monitoring budgets and funding requests, organizing work, and controlling work products. Conducts and directs studies and analyses of work programs to provide recommendations to promote maximum utilization of available resources to increase the quantity and quality of soil and water conservation practices and measures being applied. Provides statewide leadership and guidance for the overall planning, development, and operation of programs and activities within areas of responsibility. Determines the need for personnel services and technical assistance and coordinates program needs with state staff, Assistant State Conservationists (FO), and others including individuals outside NRCS.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Subject to a 1-year probationary period.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
• New FPAC supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
• Required to submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.
• Degree in soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering. The study must have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.
• OR Combination of education and experience: at least 30 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.
• Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-12 level or higher, that has equipped you with the necessary competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position.
• Specialized experience is defined as: Providing leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive soil, water, and resource conservation program and provide guidance on policies, procedures, and implementation strategy; Directing the development of the Farm Bill programs for management of the projects, natural resources, operation and management of state resources; Providing policies and organization as well as programs which are being conducted by other related Federal and State agencies; and Coordinating the work of other staff leaders working on programs with other specialists on State, Area and National staffs.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Service at conferences or meetings relating to areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains contacts and cooperative relations with Federal and state agencies, Tribes, municipal and private organizations.
• Serves as the State Program Manager for conservation programs authorized in the Farm Bill and provides programmatic support to Service personnel, other Federal, Tribal, state, and local governments, as well as local sponsoring organizations.
• Manages financial and available staff resources by preparing long and short range schedules for staff activities, preparing and monitoring budgets and funding requests, organizing work, and controlling work products.
• Conducts and directs studies and analyses of work programs to provide recommendations to promote maximum utilization of available resources to increase the quantity and quality of soil and water conservation practices and measures being applied.
• Provides statewide leadership and guidance for the overall planning, development, and operation of programs and activities within areas of responsibility.
• Determines the need for personnel services and technical assistance and coordinates program needs with state staff, Assistant State Conservationists (FO), and others including individuals outside NRCS.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager