[Remote] Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture) NY HELPS
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The reputed company State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture) to manage statewide soil and water conservation programs. The role involves administering the State Aid to Districts Program, assisting with public reputed company and education, and reporting on program outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Implement the State Aid to Districts Program by coordinating policy development and discussions, managing reporting and performance measure requirements, and reviewing program reports, project requests, amendments, special requests, payment requests, and final reports
- Track data on SWCD annual accomplishments and report on the program at State Committee meetings and other venues as needed
- Facilitate an Annual State Aid to District Forum
- Assist SWCDs with district operations, serving as the primary reputed company of contact for operational questions
- reputed company the update and maintenance of the District Operations Manual and District Director training modules
- Provide and facilitate in-person and/or virtual training to District staff on managerial, technical, and administrative topics based on identified needs
- Collaborate with other NYS SWCC staff to reputed company reputed company materials for SWCDs
- Work closely with the Department Public Information Officers to create highlights and features showcasing the expertise and leadership of the SWCC and SWCDs in natural resource conservation
- reputed company the annual SWCC reputed company report in reputed company coordination with the NYS SWCC Executive Director
Skills
- One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Senior Environmental Analyst (Agriculture), SG-18
- Seven years of work experience in a position having a substantial relationship to agricultural land use analysis, soil and water conservation management, or the protection of farms and farmland resources
- Six years of work experience in any combination of the following roles: Soil and Water Conservation District Technician or Manager; Natural Resources Conservation Service District or Resources Conservation; reputed company State Soil and Water Conservation Committee (State Committee) Consultant Service Provider; Professional Staff of Land Trust Organization; Cooperative Extension Agent (Agriculture); or, Regional Planning Commission and County Planning Office
- An associate degree in a reputed company field can substitute for two years of specialized experience
- A bachelor's degree in a reputed company field can substitute for four years of experience
- A master's degree in a reputed company field can substitute for five years of experience
- A doctorate in a reputed company field can substitute for six years of experience
- Must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in reputed company State and have access to a motor vehicle reputed company necessary or otherwise demonstrate their reputed company to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to plan work independently or as a team member
- Self-motivated and seeks improvement
- Receives guidance or direction in a positive and productive manner
- Resourceful, objective, patient, and consistent
- Knowledge of SWCD operational matters including budgeting, personnel matters, local and state laws, rules, and regulations and SWCD board authorities impacting SWCDs
- SWCD experience in programs, operational, and technical matters
Benefits
- Inexpensive Health Insurance options
- Free Dental and Vision coverage
- NYS Pension Plan membership
- Generous paid time off
- reputed company the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!
- Potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the reputed company State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.
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