Program Specialist Jobs

The Easement Program Specialist supports full-time federal employees with NRCS conservation easement programs by managing and advancing easement acquisition transactions, ensuring compliance with federal processes, and helping secure clear title for realty closings. The position reviews and processes easement applications, evaluates offers, analyzes title and survey reports, prepares acquisition documents, and coordinates with title companies, surveyors, closing agents, attorneys, and program managers. It also populates NRCS systems, troubleshoots deficiencies, guides stakeholders through real estate laws and procedures, and promotes efficient workflows and collaboration to advance agricultural land protection. The role assists with the development and review of training materials and job aids and performs other tasks supporting easement program implementation. Annual information-system security, anti-harassment, and civil-rights training is required, along with virtual or in-person training on business tools and easement programs. This is a non-federal position offered through a partnership agreement and funded under an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee provides direct support to farmers and landowners and helps enhance field-office capacity; the position is intended to free NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not replace federal staff. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs is temporary and at-will. The opportunity is for applicants legally eligible to work in the United States and has a minimum age of 55. Occasional travel is required, with occasional overnight travel and quarterly anticipated air travel and rental-car use.