Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CERTIFIED CONSERVATION PLANNER

Position Title:  Conservation Planner

Number of Positions Available: 1

Salary Range:  $45,000 to $50,000 per year

Location:  Dauphin County

Duties:

As the Conservation Planner or technician for the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD), the individual will provide planning assistance to the State Conservation Commission (SCC), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and local conservation districts.  This position will also work closely with other representatives of the state government, various county officials, watershed organizations, and landowners.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A qualified candidate should have the following:

• Agricultural background or experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills to discuss and explain conservation plans with landowners.
• Knowledge of soil properties and characteristics sufficient to interpret land use potential and deficiencies and advise landowners or agricultural operators of sound resource conservation techniques.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to natural resource management.
• Knowledge of the requirements of various Farm Bills to advise agricultural producers and rural landowners on participation in Farm Bill conservation programs.
• Candidate must possess a valid PA driver’s license.

Education

College or technical training required.

Work Schedule:

This is an at-will, full-time, temporary year-by-year, grant-funded position.

Conditions of Employment:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. The conservation planner is required to drive a personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). A reliable form of transportation is a must.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary Range: $45,000-50,000. Benefits include health insurance, 401k retirement plan, and accrued PTO leave. No relocation expenses will be provided.