What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation & NRCS Associate Project Manager position at Pinion?
Do you have background in conservation projects through the NRCS? Do you enjoy moving a project forward from an idea to completion? We are hiring a Conservation & NRCS Associate Project Manager. Pinion's Conservation and NRCS Financial Assistance team specializes in aligning our clients' conservation objectives and farm improvement goals with financial assistance. Join us as we oversee a variety of management responsibilities associated with helping farmers and landowners improve conservation and production on their agricultural properties.
Pinion is the leading food and ag advisory and accounting firm, committed to innovation, growth, and exceptional client service. Consider becoming part of our culture, where we encourage employees to apply their distinct abilities in meaningful and impactful ways.
What you can expect:
As a Conservation and NRCS Associate Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our operations, primarily supporting our Portfolio Manager and internal operations department.
Your focus will be on helping landowners and farmers develop, implement and maintain a conservation plan that aligns their conservation goals with Farm Bill initiatives. As a team member you will be participating in tasks such as inventory and evaluation, providing recommendations for feasible practices to address resource concerns, developing tailored conservation plans, and assisting farmers to maintain compliance with various policies, rules, technical specifications, and program regulations. You will have the opportunity to work with ag producers throughout the US encompassing a variety of regions and crop production.
You will be required to receive certification as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) and subsequently manage TSPs to ensure compliance with NRCS rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery: Drive projects to successful completion by aligning with strategic goals, coordinating resources, and managing project elements.
Client Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact between clients and the project team, offering guidance and resolving issues that may arise during operational activities.
Leadership in Conservation: Take the lead in prospecting, developing, engineering, and implementing NRCS, not-for-profit, and privately funded conservation projects. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the entire conservation portfolio.
Problem Solving: Leverage your problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose effective solutions, and escalate critical matters to the Portfolio Manager when necessary.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and execute project work plans. Provide guidance to staff, particularly on large, complex, and high-visibility projects.
Risk Management: Utilize Microsoft-based and CAD-based tools to prepare project plans, identify risks/issues, and conduct studies to mitigate challenges.
Scope Management: Ensure alignment with sponsors and stakeholders regarding project scope, both initially and throughout the project lifecycle.
Communication: Facilitate regular meetings, follow up on tasks/issues, and effectively convey important information to senior management. Keeps daily records of time and work accomplishments and summarizes time and accomplishments for periodic and special reports.
What you'll need for this position:
Remote Eligibility: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Pinion has a registered entity and is actively hiring. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check the list periodically if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full-time in order to be considered for a future full-time conversion offer.
EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
Pinion is the leading food and ag advisory and accounting firm, committed to innovation, growth, and exceptional client service. Consider becoming part of our culture, where we encourage employees to apply their distinct abilities in meaningful and impactful ways.
What you can expect:
As a Conservation and NRCS Associate Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our operations, primarily supporting our Portfolio Manager and internal operations department.
Your focus will be on helping landowners and farmers develop, implement and maintain a conservation plan that aligns their conservation goals with Farm Bill initiatives. As a team member you will be participating in tasks such as inventory and evaluation, providing recommendations for feasible practices to address resource concerns, developing tailored conservation plans, and assisting farmers to maintain compliance with various policies, rules, technical specifications, and program regulations. You will have the opportunity to work with ag producers throughout the US encompassing a variety of regions and crop production.
You will be required to receive certification as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) and subsequently manage TSPs to ensure compliance with NRCS rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery: Drive projects to successful completion by aligning with strategic goals, coordinating resources, and managing project elements.
Client Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact between clients and the project team, offering guidance and resolving issues that may arise during operational activities.
Leadership in Conservation: Take the lead in prospecting, developing, engineering, and implementing NRCS, not-for-profit, and privately funded conservation projects. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the entire conservation portfolio.
Problem Solving: Leverage your problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose effective solutions, and escalate critical matters to the Portfolio Manager when necessary.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and execute project work plans. Provide guidance to staff, particularly on large, complex, and high-visibility projects.
Risk Management: Utilize Microsoft-based and CAD-based tools to prepare project plans, identify risks/issues, and conduct studies to mitigate challenges.
Scope Management: Ensure alignment with sponsors and stakeholders regarding project scope, both initially and throughout the project lifecycle.
Communication: Facilitate regular meetings, follow up on tasks/issues, and effectively convey important information to senior management. Keeps daily records of time and work accomplishments and summarizes time and accomplishments for periodic and special reports.
What you'll need for this position:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy, natural resources, or equivalent related professional experience
- Two years of related professional experience within NRCS or USDA Conservation programs
- Demonstrated ability to distill information and communicate effectively with clients, resolving issues and giving advice in a brief and concise manner
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with client contacts
- Polished communication and presentation skills
- Sound judgment, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organization and project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Ability and flexibility to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to obtain TSP and Conservation Planning Level 3 certifications. State specific supplement requirements, if issued, will apply
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client locations as needed (estimated 10% travel)
- Experience with GPS data, GIS software, and/or CAD systems
- If applicable, please submit CAD and/or GIS design samples when applying
- Remote, hybrid, and in office work options
- A people-centered culture, with fun included among our core firm values
- A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm
- Freedom to explore your areas of interest and learn all aspects of the business
- Excellent pay, flexibility, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, profit sharing, holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave
Remote Eligibility: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Pinion has a registered entity and is actively hiring. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check the list periodically if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full-time in order to be considered for a future full-time conversion offer.
EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
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