The Agricultural Engineer/Technician for the Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) provides technical assistance to Berks County’s Agricultural Community, specifically best management practice design and implementation.   The position will work closely with other Conservation District and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff

This position will provide technical assistance in the planning, design, and construction of engineered best management practices; prepare designs of agricultural conservation practices and water quality best management practices (BMPs), which are site-specific and require coordination among various groups and individuals; and provide engineering assistance in conducting inventory and evaluation (I&E) investigations.

A qualified candidate should have the following:

• Agricultural background or experience preferred.
• Ability and skills in survey, data collection, topographic map development, CADD and specification writing. Provide examples of your experience and equipment/software used in survey, CADD design.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and new technologies in order to design and provide construction quality assurance for BMPs for various programs the District administers. Provide examples of design work completed, construction oversight, materials testing, etc.
• Strong communication skills to discuss and explain BMP practices with stakeholders/partners. Provide examples of communication education and experience, reports, cost estimates, etc.
• Candidate must possess a valid PA driver’s license.

Education

College degree or technical training required. Applicant must, at a minimum, have successfully completed college with a degree in agriculture engineering, civil engineering, engineering technology or other. 

Work Schedule:

This is an at-will, full-time position.

Conditions of Employment:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain.  There is very limited remote work available.

Benefits:

Benefits include health insurance, a 457 retirement plan, and accrued PTO leave.