Conservation Resource Specialist

Perry County Conservation District is seeking a full time Conservation Resource Specialist. This position is responsible to administer the State delegated erosion and sediment pollution control program, the Federal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES), the State Dirt Gravel Low Volume Road Program, and to assist with agricultural conservation compliance and land preservation programs.

Primary duties include:

• Administer the State Erosion and sediment pollution control program and NPDES permit program including public education, compliance actions, plan reviews, field inspections and permitting, investigate and resolve complaints about storm water runoff and erosion from active construction sites; and tracking annual permits and Quarterly, Monthly reporting activities.
• Administer the State Dirt Gravel Low Volume Road program, coordinate Quality Assurance Board committee actions, oversee sign-ups and project prioritization, discuss budgeting/financial status, inventory and evaluation of active and completed worksites, work with Townships contracting procedures, project oversight and reporting
• Assist with agricultural compliance activities, including community outreach providing educational information, complaint investigation and resolution and other compliance activities
• Assist with land preservation programs including site monitoring and reporting, computer mapping analysis and ranking procedures.

Successful candidate MUST possess:

1. Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

2. A Bachelor of Science degree in environmental resource management, soils, agronomy, agriculture, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.

3. Valid PA driver’s license with a clean driving record

4. Availability to occasionally work evenings and Saturdays.

Compensation includes a starting salary of $18.33/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. 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.

Employment applications and additional information is available on the County website under Job Openings www.perryco.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.33 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18