Project Coordinator

Crossroads Talent Solutions•Washington, VA

16d•Remote

About The Position

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Project Coordinator – Valuation Team to provide program coordination, valuation support, and project management services in support of the Easement Programs Division (EPD) within the Conservation Planning and Programs Division (CPPD). This role supports national conservation easement valuation activities and serves as a key liaison between project managers, National Appraisers, subject matter experts, State staff, and external stakeholders. The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating valuation projects, maintaining project schedules and documentation, reviewing valuation products, assisting State staff with valuation service acquisition, and developing guidance and training materials. The ideal candidate will possess strong project coordination capabilities, experience with conservation easement valuation and appraisal review processes, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal program environment.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Conservation, Real Estate, Environmental Science, Or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Appraisal Reviewer, or similar role.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects from conception through delivery.
Experience supporting federal programs or government contracts preferred.
Experience with conservation easements, agricultural land valuation, or rural property appraisal strongly preferred.
Current or previously held (within the last 3 years) State Certified General Appraiser license.
Must be in good standing with the issuing licensing authority.
Completion of: Conservation Easement Valuation coursework preferred, Eminent Domain coursework acceptable, UASFLA training required for UASFLA assignments.
Demonstrated competency conducting: Conservation easement appraisals, Appraisal reviews, Agricultural and rural property valuations.
Strong knowledge of appraisal principles, valuation methodologies, and conservation easement valuation.
Familiarity with: USPAP, UASFLA, Federal appraisal standards, NRCS easement programs.
Ability to analyze complex valuation reports and identify inconsistencies or risks.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to prepare reports, flowcharts, schedules, and action plans.
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Experience with risk management and quality assurance practices.
Proficiency in: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint and collaboration platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience working with USDA, NRCS, or other federal land conservation programs.
Experience supporting easement acquisition or conservation planning initiatives.
Familiarity with agricultural laws, land use regulations, and federal acquisition processes.
Advanced technical writing and training material development experience.
Experience developing dashboards, workflow systems, or project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project management activities, schedules, resources, and communications for valuation-related projects.
Develop and maintain comprehensive action plans, timelines, reports, dashboards, and tracking systems.
Break complex projects into manageable tasks and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with NRCS leadership, valuation teams, project managers, National Appraisers, and subject matter experts.
Track assignments and workload distribution across EPD teams and staff.
Assist in resolving project blockers and escalating issues when necessary.
Maintain transparency and accountability throughout project execution.
Review appraisal packages, valuation estimates, and area-wide market analysis products.
Provide recommendations and technical feedback on valuation deliverables.
Support compliance with: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (UASFLA), Federal and NRCS appraisal policies and procedures.
Conduct spot reviews and quality assurance checks on valuation documentation.
Assist State staff in obtaining valuation services and developing contract/agreement packages.
Prepare and submit weekly and monthly status reports documenting: Completed tasks, Pending tasks, Risks and issues, Project milestones, Recommendations and resolutions.
Create and maintain project documentation, reports, workflows, and records.
Draft, edit, and update: Guidance documents, Job aids, Fact sheets, Training materials, Educational resources.
Ensure all written materials meet Government Publishing Office style guidance and plain language standards.
Utilize NRCS systems and business tools including: SharePoint, ServiceNow, AgLearn, National Easement Staging Tool (NEST), Conservation Desktop (CD), Program Activities Management Solution (PAMS), Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), Document Management System (DMS), ProTracts, Programs Portal.
Support records management and document control activities.
Participate in meetings, training sessions, and project briefings.
Coordinate meeting schedules, calendars, and stakeholder communications.