Conservation Engineer

NEW Solutions • Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action. This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion. For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering OR BA/BS Degree in Civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering
• Valid State Driver?s License.
• Use of laser level or other survey units to complete surveys; design with either AutoCAD or hand drawn; ability to communicate with producers, staff and contractors about designs, standards and specifications, implementation along with operation and maintenance.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint GIS, EFH2, AWM, FOTG, surveying software, procedures and AutoCAD Civil 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the State Conservation Engineer and other staff in development of engineering designs, site investigations, inventory and evaluation planning, state standards, specifications, engineering tools, typical drawings, guidance documents, checklists, training presentations and operating procedures that assist field staff with delivery of programs.
• Assist with providing field training to field staff and partners on NRCS engineering techniques, policy, and procedures.
• Assist with project spot checks, training and outreach associated with NRCS programs and technical services.
• Assist development of designs, I&E, state standards, specifications, engineering tools, typical drawings, guidance documents, checklists, training presentations and operating procedures.
• Assist with development and delivery of in field and virtual training to NRCS field staff, customers, TSPs and partners on NRCS engineering techniques, policy and procedures.
• Assist with project spot checks, training, design review, design guidance and outreach associated with NRCS programs and technical services.
• Assist with program monthly reporting.
• Work with, meet with, assist to organize and coordinate ad hoc work groups for development of technical materials, standard revisions, and tool revisions.
• Self-directed research of current industry standards, methods, and procedures.
• Inform SCE, and ad hoc work groups on findings and assisting with incorporating findings into the development of documents and materials.

Benefits

• Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree