Resource Conservationist - Area 3

NEW Solutions • Grayson, KY

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About The Position

This non-federal, temporary ACES program role provides program assistance to NRCS field staff in support of financial assistance contract obligations and maintenance. The enrollee supports farmers and landowners and helps field offices provide timely conservation assistance. The position is funded through an existing cooperative agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions and is not a federal position or an NRCS hiring action.

The role works with NRCS field office staff, area and state office program support staff, and USDA participants. It requires practical knowledge of NRCS financial assistance programs, conservation planning procedures related to contracting, and contract maintenance. The enrollee is expected to initiate and complete assigned tasks with limited supervision. Occasional overnight travel may be needed to support work throughout the area, averaging fewer than three days per month.

The position is listed at $43.00 per hour for 20 hours per week in Grayson. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and at least 55 years old. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs is temporary and at will; the position does not guarantee employment for any definite period.

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.
• Provide advisement on standard contracting policy and assist with typical contract maintenance procedures and documentation.
• 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.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid health insurance premium for positions budgeted at 60 or more hours per pay period.
• Optional vision and dental insurance for positions budgeted at 35 or more hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time