LENOIR COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - PERMANENT/FULL-TIME
DISTRICT COST SHARE TECHNICIAN II
DATE: December 29, 2014 HIRING RANGE: $31,269-$55,178
PAY GRADE: 67 POSITION NO: 4960-18-031
CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2015
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position will be responsible for all aspects of administering the NC Agriculture Cost Share Program, Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP, Agriculture Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) as well as other conservation programs. Duties include meeting with farmers/landowners to promote program participation; plan and develop contracts; design conservation best management practices; contacts livestock producers on water quality issues and registering/deemed permitted by the DENR; as well as prepares waste/utilization plans for hog/poultry producers; see that practices are planned and installed correctly following all program guidelines as well as track all funds, and report progress at local Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meetings. This position will also advise and assist users in the design, layout, and construction of a variety of soil and water conservation practices as defined in the NRCS Technical Guide.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Computer experience with Excel and Windows based programs, ability to work with a diversified population, excellent communication skills, work with very little supervision; technical knowledge of farming, natural resource conservation, agricultural effects on water quality including sedimentation, erosion, chemical and animal waste leaching and runoff. The ideal candidate understands the value of personal responsibility, mutual respect and teamwork, honesty and integrity, positive communications, punctuality, exemplary attendance and is motivated to deliver excellence in overall performance.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: An associate degree in engineering, agriculture, forestry or related field, or a high school diploma with two years’ experience in agriculture, engineering, forestry or related field. Candidate must possess a valid North Carolina driver license and a clean driving record.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A Lenoir County Government Employment Application can be requested or downloaded from the Lenoir County Government website: www.co.lenoir.nc.us along with a Division of Employment Security (DES) referral and return to April Conner Martin, Lenoir County Human Resources, PO Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.