Agricultural Resource Specialist – Conservation District

Agricultural Resource Specialist – Perry County Conservation District

The Perry County Conservation District is seeking an Agricultural Resource Specialist. This position is responsible for administering the state delegated Nutrient Management Program, the District No Till drill rental program, and provides natural resource technical assistance to Perry County residents.

Primary duties include:

• Administer the State Nutrient Management Program including public education, plan reviews, field visits, and resolve complaints, coordinate compliance actions, track program participant information, and submit quarterly and monthly activity reports.
• Provide technical assistance as needed, in the form of District agriculture programs and services.
• Administer the Conservation District’s No Till drill rental program which includes the schedule and delivery of No Till drills to Perry County farms, assist farmers in drill use basics, and perform basic drill maintenance tasks.
• Provide various forms of educational outreach, including site visits, newsletters, and workshops to promote agricultural compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Successful candidate MUST possess:

• Strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn drill maintenance practices.
• Learning capacity to obtain PA Act 38 Public Nutrient Management Specialist certification within the initial training period.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy, agriculture, natural resource management or related degree, OR 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.
• PA driver’s license.

Experience in the following is desired, but not required:

• A working knowledge of natural resource conservation Best Management Practices.
• Agronomic practices.
• Towing with a Pick-up truck.
• Conservation Planning or NRCS Conservation Planner certification.

Compensation includes a starting salary of $18.33/hour with consideration for relevant experience. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid leave, a County retirement plan, and health, vision, life and dental insurance after a 90-day probationary period. For consideration, please send resume, cover letter and references to:
Perry County Conservation District, District Manager, PO Box 36 New Bloomfield, Pa 17068 or perrycd . The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. A full job description is available on request.

Call  or e-mail perrycd with any questions. Perry County Conservation District is EEO compliant.