Forester

Forester

:
AIN1-016

Location:

Indianapolis
Program:
ACE

Wage/Hr:
$30.80
Hours/Week:
24
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.

* Statewide field work locations will be variable based on workload needs.
Current, significant field workload includes Northeast and Southeast Indiana.
Applicants will be expected to work most days in Indiana doing field work,
in-person with clients and staff.

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.

Benefits:
Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per
pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources,
Biology, or related field of study. OR BA/BS Degree in Forestry

Forestry experience, Conservation Planning experience, Project
Implementation.
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Duties:

* Statewide field work locations will be variable based on workload needs.
Current, significant field workload includes Northeast and Southeast Indiana.
Applicants will be expected to work most days in Indiana doing field work,
in-person with clients and staff. Provides forestry technical assistance and
forestry conservation planning guidance. Forestry assistance associated with
conservation programs implementation. To be performed individually and in
conjunction with NRCS staff. Serves the entire state as needed remaining in
close communication and coordination with the Indiana NRCS State Forester.

Provides forestry conservation planning help and guidance to forest clients
and staff. Develops forest conservation plans to implement farm bill programs
such as EQIP/CSP. Perform forest practice checkouts. 70%
Provide oversight and technical review of conservation practice
specifications on forest land. 30%

Other:
Travel Requirements:
This position will require travel in various locations
in Indiana: landowner site visits, USDA office…