Interested in joining a team where your natural resources interests and experiences can help advance Vermont’s conservation and climate resiliency efforts on its farms and forests?
The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts seeks a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Conservation Planner (CP) position in Middlebury, Vermont. This position supports the work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in providing conservation planning assistance to farmers enrolled in Farm Bill and other associated programs. The position will be located in the Middlebury NRCS Field Office and cover Addison, Chittenden and Washington counties. Planner responsibilities include providing technical assistance to farmers in the development, planning and implementation of conservation practices for lands enrolled in USDA programs administered by NRCS, to meet Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) or other initiatives relating to natural resource stewardship and climate smart agriculture and land management. Knowledge of soils, agricultural conservation or diversified agricultural practices, digital map development, and water quality issues are desired. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, computer, and communication skills as well as completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a focus in natural resources, agriculture, soils, or agronomy is required. Position requires fieldwork and travel within the region. Starting salary is 21.53/hour and includes health benefits, a employer contribution 401 K plan as well as generous sick, holiday and vacation leave.
Visit www.vacd.org for detailed job description. Send resume, cover letter and contact information for three references by October 16th to: Amanda Harris at amanda.harris@vacd.org or to VACD, PO Box 889, Montpelier, VT 05601
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