HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM COORDINATOR (RESOURCE CONSERVATION UNIT)

Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters - Annapolis, Maryland

To support program development of Maryland Department of Agriculture's Healthy Soils Program and associated initiatives. The position will support efforts to promote, educate and quantify the benefits of soil health in Maryland, and will coordinate with key conservation partners and the agricultural community to advance the goals of the Healthy Soils program.

Support the administration of the Healthy Soils Program.  Duties include:  coordinate among conservation partners and the agricultural community to increase knowledge and adoption of soil health practices; assist in organizing the Soil Health Advisory Committee meetings; compile soil health data, and assist In planning soil health training events.

Assist in outreach to various stakeholders through public and private meetings.  Support efforts to increase program visibility and goals among producers.  Support the implementation and tracking of soil health best management practices, to inform of environmental results.

Under supervision, monitor budgets for projects, track project deliverables and prepare grant reports for review.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university in natural resources, agriculture, or a related field.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or certifications, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Mary Darling at 410-841-5847 or mary.darling@maryland.gov.

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