Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural Engineer

: AMN1-031

Location: Fergus Falls

Program: ACE

Wage/Hr: $40.00 - $45.00

Hours/Week: 32 - 40

Minimum Age: 55

Disclaimer:
This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.

This position is a non‑federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.

This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

• Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period.
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Paid Federal Holidays.
• Optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an at-will relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE:

An ACES Enrollee is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ACES Enrollee is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Wetland and Agricultural engineering to implement conservation practices on private lands. Microsoft Office and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Use of office automation equipment including scanner, and printer. Knowledge of computer internet security/cyber security. Ability to understand maps, coordinate system and projections and basic GIS data, field application of GPS Photo Interpretation skills, basic letter writing and proficiency in written and verbal communications.

Experience with implementation of conservation practices on private land. Experience with Survey grade engineering equipment and AutoCAD. OR BA/BS Degree in Engineering.