RESOURCE CONSERVATION REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Area Coordinator
Recruitment #24-000954-0001
Department | MDA Resource Cnsrv - Resource Conservation Ops |
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Date Opened | 4/26/2024 3:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/13/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $73,787.00 - $123,760.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Courtney Blackistone |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
Baltimore County Cecil Harford Howard Montgomery |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Supervises and coordinates the work of state employees who are located in various soil conservation district offices and are composed of district managers, planners, engineering technicians, technicians, secretaries and subordinate staff of local soil conservation districts.
- Serves as resource person to district boards and staff of the local soil conservation districts in finances, personnel and communications needs.
- Guides and assists boards of the local soil conservation districts in planning and implementing statewide programs at the local level, including public information, outreach, technical assistance and promotion of conservation programs.
- Meets with soil conservation district Boards of Supervisors and staff within the assigned region to communicate information relating to state programs, policy or practices, identify or resolve issues and to further cooperative efforts relating to the Maryland Department of Agriculture or district programs, policies and programs.
- Plans, develops and coordinates training programs for subordinate staff and staff employed by the boards of the local soil conservation districts.
- Participates in development of memoranda of understanding between the Office of Resource Conservation, local soil conservation districts, federal agencies and local government jurisdictions.
- Represents the Maryland Department of Agriculture at meetings, tours, hearings and conferences with officials and representatives of local soil conservation districts; U.S. Department of Agriculture; federal, state, county and municipal agencies; the agricultural community; conservation interest groups; and the general public in order to promote and coordinate efforts in resource conservation, water quality protection and related resource enhancement programs.
- Evaluates district/federal and Office of Resource Conservation program needs, makes recommendations, develops proposals to meet needs, and assists in securing resources.
- Evaluates local program delivery implementation and assists in enhancement of local programs.
- Visits farms and sites where conservation practices are applied or installed, in performing reviews or appraisals.
- Investigates and provides remedial recommendations related to the prevention of soil or animal pollution from entering waters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years of supervisory or administration experience in soil conservation, water quality protection or related agricultural or natural resource program.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of supervisory or administration experience in soil conservation, water quality protection or related agricultural or natural resource program for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in soil conservation classifications or soil conservation specialty codes in the soil conservation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Supervisory Experience
- Compliance and Enforcement experience related to agricultural pollution and the prevention of soil or animal pollution from entering waters
- Experience in Communication for presentations, outreach, and promotion of conservation programs in the Agricultural or Natural Resources Field.
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SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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