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Under the direction of the NRCS District Conservationist, completes tasks required to implement the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP); which may include resource data collection and analysis, decision support documentation, conservation plan and contract development, status reviews of planned practices, collection and organization of practice/enhancement certification documentation, and case file management. Examples of activities for conservation assistance covered by this agreement are as follows: (1) Conservation Planning/Contracting: Assist clients and NRCS staff with the preparation of conservation plans and associated financial assistance contracts (2) Conservation Plan/Contract Application: Prepare guidance to clients for the implementation of conservation practices.

<table border="0" style="margin-bottom:2em"><tbody><tr><td colspan="7" style="padding-top:1em;padding-left:0.3em">Resource Conservationist</td></tr><tr style="padding-right:2px;background-color:rgb( 135 , 180 , 220 );line-height:24px"><td style="padding-left:0.5em;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;border-left:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">ID:</td><td style="padding-left:1em;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">ATN1-009</td><td style="padding-left:8em;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">Location:</td><td style="padding-left:1em;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">Jackson</td><td style="padding-left:8em;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">Program:</td><td style="padding-left:1em;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">ACE</td><td style="width:100%;border-top:1px solid black;padding-top:0.2em;border-right:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap"> </td></tr><tr style="padding-right:2px;background-color:rgb( 135 , 180 , 220 );line-height:24px"><td style="padding-left:0.5em;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;border-left:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">Wage/Hr:</td><td style="padding-left:1em;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">$24.00</td><td style="padding-left:8em;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">Hours/Week:</td><td style="padding-left:1em;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">24</td><td style="padding-left:8em;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">Minimum Age:</td><td style="padding-left:1em;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap">55</td><td style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.2em;border-right:1px solid black;padding-bottom:0.3em;white-space:nowrap"> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="7" style="line-height:1.8em;padding-right:0px;border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;padding-left:0.5em;padding-bottom:0.5em;font-size:85%"><div style="width:40%;padding-left:2em;padding-bottom:1em"><div style="padding:0.5em;border-left:1px solid silver;border-bottom:1px solid silver">Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.</div></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7" style="line-height:1.8em;padding-right:0px;border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;padding-left:0.5em;padding-bottom:0.5em;font-size:85%"><div style="width:40%;padding-left:2em;padding-bottom:1em"><div style="padding:0.5em;border-left:1px solid silver;border-bottom:1px solid silver">Qualifications: Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in developing and presenting conservation plans or providing professional assistance to landowners. OR HS/GED Degree in General<ul><li>NRCS Certified Conservation Planner; Valid State Driver's license</li><li>Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding-top:0.5em;padding-right:0.5em">Duties: This position provides outreach and technical assistance support for the delivery of NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs at the Tennessee Jackson Area. The Resource Conservationist shall possess a practical knowledge of agriculture production, landscape natural resource concerns, the NRCS conservation planning process, and NRCS Farm Bill programs. The Resource Conservationist must be able to initiate and complete these responsibilities with limited supervision. The Resource Conservationist must have knowledge of local landownership and historical knowledge of NRCS programs in Tennessee Jackson Area.<ul><li>Assists in providing training on EQIP and CSP program delivery to NRCS field staff.   40%</li><li>Under the direction of the NRCS District Conservationist, completes tasks required to implement the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP); which may include resource data collection and analysis, decision support documentation, conservation plan and contract development, status reviews of planned practices, collection and organization of practice/enhancement certification documentation, and case file management. These tasks will be conducted for all land uses ? crop, pasture, forest, farmstead, and wildlife. Some of these tasks will be done for complex projects involving multiple landowners/units of government/NGOs, and across county and watersheds in support of Program Initiatives.   30%</li><li>Additional work will generally consist of assisting others, applying accepted conservation practices, coordinating and communicating with conservationists, engineers, customers and other NRCS personnel and partners. Examples of activities for conservation assistance covered by this agreement are as follows: (1) Conservation Planning/Contracting: Assist clients and NRCS staff with the preparation of conservation plans and associated financial assistance contracts (2) Conservation Plan/Contract Application: Prepare guidance to clients for the implementation of conservation practices. Work closely with clients to implement practices on schedule (3) Program Support: Provide technical and program support, recommendations, and implementation assistance on Farm Bill programs. This may include, but is not limited to, program application assistance, application ranking, contract evaluation, contract status reviews, processing payment applications, case file management, and general program support activities.   20%</li><li>Assists in performing quality assurance reviews of EQIP and CSP program delivery at the Field Office level.   10%</li></ul> Other: <ul><li>On the job training as needed.</li><li>On the job training as needed.</li><li>Travel Requirements: This will be local travel and a government vehicle should be available for these trips.</li><li>Overnight travel: .</li><li>Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.</li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table>NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Resource Conservationist

Agriculture

Case Management

Conservation

Contract Analysis

Contract Review

Customer Support/Service

Data Analysis

Data Collection

Decision Support

Documentation

Documentation Plan

Driver's License

EEO Regulations

Environmental Work

Federal Government

File Management

Government

Incentive Programs

Land Use

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Windows Operating System

Microsoft Word

Natural Resources

Payment Processing

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Quality Assurance

Ranking Technology

Stewardship

Support Documentation

Technical Support

Time Management

Training/Teaching

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Willing to Travel

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Do you have the written and verbal skills to develop educational materials (handouts, presentations, etc.), to present these materials to individuals and groups at training sessions and the ability to handle detailed contracts for cost-share funds? Position will perform intermediate skilled technical work including consulting, evaluating, surveying, designing and contracting for clientele regarding a wide variety of soil and water conservation practices.

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Salary : $40,913.60 - $47,050.64 Annually Location : 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 08877 Department: Cooperative Extension Opening Date:05/14/2026 Closing Date: 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern General Statement of Duties This position is a Soil and Water Conservation professional who is responsible for the development, application and maintenance of soil and water conservation practices within the Forsyth County district area. This individual works as a team member with another Conservationist. This employee provides technical assistance to individuals, units of government, land owners in urban conservation areas and provides assistance with soil and water conservation practices on farms. The work involves considerable public contact in collaborating with landowners and local farmers. The work will be performed under the general direction of the NC Cooperative Extension Director and is evaluated by the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the conservation program. Distinguishing Features This position includes office and outside work with some flexibility of hours. Position will perform intermediate skilled technical work including consulting, evaluating, surveying, designing and contracting for clientele regarding a wide variety of soil and water conservation practices. Conservation planning includes knowledge of natural resources, agriculture, soil science, and engineering. The position manages the Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP), which includes providing technical assistance as well as managing disbursement of cost-share funds for urban conservation practices. The position serves as a liaison with and provides support to the Forsyth Soil and Water Conservation District Board, which oversees Soil and Water Conservation programs for the county. The ideal candidate has: <ul><li>Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations on soil and water conservation activities. </li><li>Knowledge of survey and farm equipment. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with landowners concerning conservation practices and governing regulations. </li><li>Ability to coordinate and oversee the implementation of conservation projects. </li><li>Ability to work independently and as a team player depending upon work activities. </li><li>Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical information and regulations. </li><li>Ability to maintain effective working relationships. </li><li>Ability to attain certification by the state to sign conservation projects. </li><li>Ability to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally or sit most of the time. </li></ul>Minimum Education and Experience - Graduation from college with a four-year degree in agriculture or a related field. Prefer one or more years of relevant experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement. A four-year degree outside of the relevant academic field plus additional years of relevant experience may also be considered. - Valid NC driver's license required. - Functional knowledge of Spanish preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Administers the Cost Share programs available through the NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation. </li><li>Provides technical assistance to agricultural landowners to resolve water quality problems and determine eligibility for state funding for financial resources. </li><li>Oversees the Farmland Preservation Program by evaluating annual compliance verification of program participants, answering inquiries pertaining to program restrictions. </li><li>Provides support for the Agricultural Advisory Board, which oversees the Voluntary Agricultural District program. </li><li>Informs District of activities essential to the District: <ol><li>Technical assistance </li><li>Administrative duties (records and reports) </li><li>Conducting on-site investigations and measurements </li><li>Collecting physical data on properties visited </li><li>Implement and develop conservation practices and alternatives </li></ol></li><li>Provides education for adults and youth about conservation practices and the importance of natural resources. </li></ul> Click to view information. Click to view information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. <ul><li>Yes I understand and agree</li><li>No I do not agree</li></ul> 02 What best describes your highest level of completed education? <ul><li>Did Not Finish High School</li><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>Some College</li><li>Associate Degree</li><li>Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Master's Degree or Advanced Degree</li></ul> 03 Do you have a bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 04 If you answered yes to the previous question, where did you receive your degree and what was your major? If you answered no, please write N/A. 05 How many years of experience do you have in soil and water conservation or related field? <ul><li>No experience</li><li>Less than 1 year</li><li>1 year to 3 years</li><li>More than 3 years</li></ul> 06 Do you have training and or knowledge of soil and water conservation and/or environmentally sustainable principles and the ability to work outdoors and in the community? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 07 If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience. 08 Do you have the written and verbal skills to develop educational materials (handouts, presentations, etc.), to present these materials to individuals and groups at training sessions and the ability to handle detailed contracts for cost-share funds? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> 09 Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> Required Question

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