Training Specialist

Training Specialist

:
ADC1-M&S-005

Location:

Washington
Program:
ACE

Wage/Hr:
$52.00
Hours/Week:
20
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.

Description:

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 20 year(s) of experience in Training and Development OR AA Degree

N/A
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS
Power Point
Duties:

Responsible for delivering and facilitating NRCS course curriculum/s using adult
learning delivery methods and classroom visual/audio equipment, while
effectively managing class time. This includes classroom instruction, field
instruction, online instruction, and administering assessments. Assists in the
management of the agency?s enterprise Learning Management System (LMS),AgLearn,
to include data input, tracking, and reporting, user and course management,
competency assessment, and content integration. Additionally, this position has
liaison responsibility at the national level for counsel and technical
assistance in determining training needs, setting training objectives, and
selecting training methods.

Training Development and Delivery 65%
Learning Technology 15%
Graphic and Video Design 10%
Technical Assistance 10%

Other:
annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights
training.
No formal training necessary; on-the-job training will be available to
bridge minor skill gaps
Travel Requirements: occasional travel for purposes of faciitating training
events.
Overnight travel:
Occasional travel for purposes of facilitating training
events.
Air travel anticipated:
Approximately 1-2 times per quarter
Rental cars:
Approximately 1-2 times per quarter

Physical requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.