Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture) NY HELPS

About the role

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture) to manage statewide soil and water conservation programs. This position will serve as the State Aid to Districts Program Manager and District Operations Specialist.

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 point of contact for operational questions. Oversee 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 develop outreach 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.
• Develop the annual SWCC AEM report in close coordination with the NYS SWCC Executive Director.

Qualifications

• 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; OR 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; New York 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 related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

Benefits

• Includes inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off.
• Eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Pay

The Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 23. The starting salary of the PEF SG-23 is $86,681/year. The candidate appointed to the Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture, SG-23, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-23 job rate salary of $109,650/ year!

Schedule

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Includes inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off.
• Eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).