Resource Conservationist - Area 1

NEW Solutions • Mayfield, KY

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About The Position

This non-federal, temporary ACES enrollee position provides program assistance to NRCS field staff and USDA participants, supporting financial assistance contract obligation and maintenance. The enrollee works with NRCS field office, area, and state office program support staff and reports to the NRCS Area 1 Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations. The work supports conservation program delivery and is intended to increase field-office capacity; it is not a federal position or an NRCS hiring action. Enrollment is at will and does not guarantee employment for a definite period.

The role requires practical knowledge of NRCS financial assistance programs, conservation planning procedures related to contracting, and contract maintenance. The enrollee must be able to initiate and complete assigned work with limited supervision. Work includes supporting contract processes and maintenance, tracking contract status, communicating with staff and participants, and other related duties. The position includes site visits and field work, use of a personal vehicle, and occasional overnight travel averaging less than three days per month. The position is budgeted for 30 hours per week and pays $43.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of experience in conservation, or a BA/BS degree in Biology, Agriculture, or a related Natural Resources field.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Conservation Desktop, and Protracts.
• Practical knowledge of NRCS financial assistance programs, conservation planning procedures related to contracting, and contract maintenance.
• Ability to initiate and complete assigned work tasks and responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 55.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contracting processes for federal financial assistance contracts and provide advisement on standard contracting policy.
• Assist with typical contract maintenance procedures and documentation, including contract reviews, reminder letters, cancellations, terminations, and violations.
• Assemble folders and mailings required by policy.
• Track contract maintenance procedures across the area, including contract reviews, expiring contracts, and vendor status.
• Communicate with NRCS staff and contract participants regarding contract obligation and maintenance, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by NRCS.
• Conduct site visits and field work as needed.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Optional vision and dental insurance is available for positions budgeted at 35 or more hours per pay period. The position is budgeted at 30 hours per week.
• Paid health insurance premium is available for positions budgeted at 60 or more hours per pay period; this position is budgeted at 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time