Agricultural Resource Specialist
Perry County Conservation District is seeking an Agricultural Resource Specialist. This position is responsible for administering the state delegated Nutrient Management Program, the District No Till drill rental program, and provides natural resource technical assistance to Perry County residents.
Primary duties include:
- Administer the State Nutrient Management Program including public education, plan reviews, field visits, investigate and resolve complaints, coordinate compliance actions, track program participant information, and submit quarterly and monthly activity reports.
- Provide technical assistance as needed, in the form of District agriculture programs and services.
- Administer the Conservation District’s No Till drill rental program which includes the schedule and
delivery of No Till drills to Perry County farms, assist farmers in drill use basics, and perform basic
drill maintenance tasks.
Successful candidate MUST possess:
- Strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn drill maintenance practices.
- Learning capacity to obtain PA Act 38 Public Nutrient Management Specialist certification within
initial training period.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy, agriculture, natural resource management or related
degree, OR 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.
- Valid PA driver’s license.
Experience in the following is desired, but not required:
- Nutrient Management Program or Manure Management Plan development experience.
- A working knowledge of natural resource conservation Best Management Practices.
- Agronomic practices.
- Towing with a Pick-up truck.
Compensation includes a starting salary of $17.71/hour with consideration for relevant experience. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid leave, a County retirement plan, and health, vision, life and dental insurance after a 90-day probationary period. For consideration, please send resume, cover letter and references to: Perry County Conservation District, District Manager, PO Box 36 New Bloomfield, Pa 17068 or perrycd@perryco.org by November 1, 2024 or until a qualified candidate is found. A full job description is available on request.
Call 717- 582-8988 or e-mail perrycd@perryco.org with any questions.
Perry County Conservation District is EEO compliant.