Agricultural Specialist



Job Details

Agricultural Specialist
Employer

Dauphin County

Salary

$31,803.20 Annually

Location

Dauphin, PA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00022

Department

Conservation District

Opening Date

06/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Internal Requisition Number
711000-03-18

Description

Dauphin County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Agricultural Specialist.  An employee in this position will educate and assist the agricultural community in the area of farm conservation and nutrient management planning, ensuring members of the agricultural community understand the purpose and importance of implementing conservation practices that protect and enhance our soil and water resources.  He/she is responsible for the following duties:

  • Promoting and administering farm management of water and soil resources
  • Promoting and administering financial assistance programs in a fair and equitable manner
  • Preparing and monitoring landowner contracts with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Reviewing and developing farm conservation plans and Nutrient Management Plans
Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in agriculture, civil engineering or a related natural resource field is required, or an appropriate amount of practical related experience as required to develop a technical knowledge of this work.  A minimum of 2 years' working experience in the field of public or private soil conservation is required. 

It is preferred that the candidate has PA Act 38 Nutrient Management Certification and PA National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Planner Certification or equivalent experience. 

Other Requirements

Computer training, a valid driver's license and positive driving record, and a favorable background check are required.

An excellent Dauphin County (County) paid benefit package is available to all full-time employees the month following 60 days of employment. The County pays 100% of the premium for the following:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
Premium shared between employee & the County:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Prescription Insurance

The following benefits begin immediately:

  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Nine Paid Holidays Per Year
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan

01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or any practical experience in any of the following fields: agriculture, civil engineering or a related natural resource field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a minimum of 2 years' working experience in the field of public or private soil conservation?
  • Yes
  • No
03
What certifications specifically related to an Agricultural Specialist do you currently possess?
  • PA Act 38 Nutrient Management Certification
  • Conservation Planner Certification with the PA National Resource Conservation Service

* Required Question

Employer
Dauphin County
Department
Conservation District
Address
1451 Peters Mountain Road

Dauphin, Pennsylvania, 17018
Phone
717-921-8100

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