SOIL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE II
Recruitment #22-003314-0001
Department | MDA Resource Cnsrv - Resource Conservation Ops |
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Date Opened | 7/27/2022 09:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/16/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $40,320.00 - $63,797.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Gwendolyn Schindler |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Dorchester Frederick Harford St. Mary's Talbot Washington County |
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Current vacancies exist in the
following Soil Conservation Districts: Baltimore County, Calvert, Carroll, Caroline,
Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, St. Mary's, Talbot, Washington.
The eligible list for this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in
similar positions that occur in other locations throughout the state of
Maryland.
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Performs site evaluation for cooperators on agricultural land to address soil and water conservation needs by meeting with individual landowners and gathering site specific information necessary for BMP selection.
- Utilizes survey equipment to perform site specific survey in areas where BMPs are needed to collect all necessary data points.
- Develops the design of BMPs to assist cooperators with the installation of soil conservation and water quality improvement projects based on US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) standards and specifications or based on other approved guidelines.
- Supervises and tracks on-site construction of BMPs to assure adherence to approved plans and specifications through the use of site visits, surveys, spot checks, and inspections according to USDA and NRCS guidelines.
- Determines BMP eligibility for Maryland Agricultural Cost Share funding for capital projects and or cost-sharing projects for the abatement of non-point source pollution by agricultural sources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience related to soil and water conservation in such areas as surveying, drafting, construction, or agricultural work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute one year of additional experience as defined above for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at a rate of 30 credit hours per year with at least nine credit hours of course work in engineering, construction, drafting, surveying, science, agronomy, or mathematics or any combination of the above for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in soil conservation classification or soil conservation specialty codes in the natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
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
ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on
the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For
questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Gwen Schindler at
410-841-5859 or gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are
unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland
Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry
S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401. Resumes will NOT be accepted
in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas
or transcripts, 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). All paper applications must be received by the closing
date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities
and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans
for their service to our country.