Conservation Planner - White River Junction

The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts seeks qualified candidates to fill a full-time Conservation Planner (CP) position in White River Junction, Vermont. This position supports the work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide conservation planning assistance to farmers enrolled in Farm Bill programs. The position will be located in the White River Junction NRCS Field Office with scheduled weekly time in the Brattleboro NRCS Field Office and cover Orange, Windsor and Windham counties. Planner responsibilities include providing technical assistance to farmers necessary for the development of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs), as well as other planning and implementation assistance for farms seeking enrollment in USDA programs administered by NRCS or to meet Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs). Knowledge of soils, agricultural conservation or diversified agricultural practices, 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 $16.73/hour and includes health benefits, sick, holiday and vacation leave.

Visit www.vacd.org for detailed job description. Send resume, cover letter and contact information for three references by August 21st to: Joanne Dion at joanne.dion@vacd.org or to VACD, PO Box 889, Montpelier, VT 05601

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