Ag Farmland Presv. / Program Coord I (Temporary)

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on health benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org. Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary role. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

About the role

The primary job function of this temporary role is to review, evaluate, and approve appraisals, surveys, baseline documentation reports, environmental assessments, and land management documents required by the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFPTF) during the administration of grants for agricultural conservation easements. The position will also conduct outreach, communications, and training for conservation easement partners on the proper procedures and technical processes involved in developing these documents for a successful and ADFPTF-approved conservation easement. This position also serves as an advisor to NCDA&CS leadership on technical and programmatic farm and agricultural programs utilized by federal, state, and local program partners.

Location: NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Farmland Preservation, 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC (Wake County).

Hourly rate of pay: $25.00 (based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve appraisals, surveys, baseline documentation reports, environmental assessments, and land management documents for agricultural conservation easements.
• Conduct outreach, communications, and training for conservation easement partners on proper procedures and technical processes.
• Advise NCDA&CS leadership on technical and programmatic farm and agricultural programs used by federal, state, and local program partners.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of policies, procedures, and precedents affecting program area(s).
• Ability to practice effective communication in oral and written form.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement policy and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to learn the purpose of the program's organization, including its mission, services, clients, and measures of business effectiveness.
• Skill in organizing workflow and coordinating activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in agriculture, farming, environmental, or land management is highly preferred.