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POCONO NORTHEAST RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (POCONO NORTHEAST RC&D)
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
For US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description of work: Pocono Northeast RC&D, a regional non-profit organization, seeks to fill a grant-funded Program Assistant position. This position provides assistance to the landowners and land users of Bedford, Fulton, and Huntingdon Counties as a representative of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) West Field Team 8. The incumbent will assist the Field Team with program eligibility, contract management, filing and utilizing the online Geographic Information System (GIS) to enter and maintain conservation plans, input and retrieve data for progress reports, coordinate supply and equipment ordering/inventory and other duties as assigned.
Duty Locations:
USDA-NRCS Office (Primary), 702 West Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522
USDA-NRCS Office, 216 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233-1157
USDA-NRCS Office, 10605 Raystown Road, Suite A, Huntingdon, PA 16652-7542
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Time in any given work week may be divided between the Bedford, Fulton, and Huntingdon County Field Offices based on workload and at the discretion of the Supervisor. The position is funded by an agreement between Pocono Northeast RC&D Council and USDA-NRCS. This is a grant funded position. Future funding is expected.
Requirements: Background investigation will be required and a valid Driver’s License. Applicant will be expected to independently drive to trainings or other job-related activities, mileage will be reimbursed. Documentation of Covid-19 vaccination is required.
Qualifications: 1-year specialized experience. Good oral and written communications skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also required. The candidate should have the ability to work in a team setting within a small office environment and the ability to walk and work in outdoor environments.
Specialized experience: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Gathering and analyzing data for the development of plans and contracts; collecting and filing program eligibility information for program applicants; accounting; Information Technology; project/contract management; quality assurance; providing administrative support to a work unit; use of office automation software such as Microsoft Office and GIS Proficiency.
Compensation: This position pays in the $17-$18 range, depending on experience. Pay is semi-weekly by direct deposit. In addition, $1.44/per hour is paid in lieu of benefits, which equates to $115.38 per pay period. Paid time off (PTO) accrues at the rate of 5.53 hours per pay period.
To Apply: Interested candidates may apply directly to George Kauffman at the email address below no later than October 15, 2022 to be considered for the position. A verbal interview will also be required to make the final selection from a short list of the best qualified candidates upon review of all the applications received.
Pocono Northeast RC&D, Dalton, PA 18414 -- (570) 234-3577 [email protected]
POCONO NORTHEAST RC&D IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
For US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description of work: Pocono Northeast RC&D, a regional non-profit organization, seeks to fill a grant-funded Program Assistant position. This position provides assistance to the landowners and land users of Bedford, Fulton, and Huntingdon Counties as a representative of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) West Field Team 8. The incumbent will assist the Field Team with program eligibility, contract management, filing and utilizing the online Geographic Information System (GIS) to enter and maintain conservation plans, input and retrieve data for progress reports, coordinate supply and equipment ordering/inventory and other duties as assigned.
Duty Locations:
USDA-NRCS Office (Primary), 702 West Pitt St., Bedford, PA 15522
USDA-NRCS Office, 216 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233-1157
USDA-NRCS Office, 10605 Raystown Road, Suite A, Huntingdon, PA 16652-7542
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Time in any given work week may be divided between the Bedford, Fulton, and Huntingdon County Field Offices based on workload and at the discretion of the Supervisor. The position is funded by an agreement between Pocono Northeast RC&D Council and USDA-NRCS. This is a grant funded position. Future funding is expected.
Requirements: Background investigation will be required and a valid Driver’s License. Applicant will be expected to independently drive to trainings or other job-related activities, mileage will be reimbursed. Documentation of Covid-19 vaccination is required.
Qualifications: 1-year specialized experience. Good oral and written communications skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also required. The candidate should have the ability to work in a team setting within a small office environment and the ability to walk and work in outdoor environments.
Specialized experience: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Gathering and analyzing data for the development of plans and contracts; collecting and filing program eligibility information for program applicants; accounting; Information Technology; project/contract management; quality assurance; providing administrative support to a work unit; use of office automation software such as Microsoft Office and GIS Proficiency.
Compensation: This position pays in the $17-$18 range, depending on experience. Pay is semi-weekly by direct deposit. In addition, $1.44/per hour is paid in lieu of benefits, which equates to $115.38 per pay period. Paid time off (PTO) accrues at the rate of 5.53 hours per pay period.
To Apply: Interested candidates may apply directly to George Kauffman at the email address below no later than October 15, 2022 to be considered for the position. A verbal interview will also be required to make the final selection from a short list of the best qualified candidates upon review of all the applications received.
Pocono Northeast RC&D, Dalton, PA 18414 -- (570) 234-3577 [email protected]
POCONO NORTHEAST RC&D IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
POCONO NORTHEAST CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (PNERCD)
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
For US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description of Work: PNERCD, a regional non-profit organization seeks to fill a grant funded Program Assistant position, which aids in assistance to the landowners and land users of Berks and Schuylkill Counties as a representative of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Field Team SE3. This position will serve as an administrative assistant performing clerical duties for the Field Team. These activities will include program eligibility, contract management, filing and utilizing the online Geographic Information System (GIS) to enter and maintain conservation plans, input and retrieve data for progress reports, coordinate supply and equipment ordering/inventory and other duties as assigned.
Duty Locations:
USDA-NRCS Office, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA Zip 19533.
(Secondary Location)1108 Ag Center Dr, Pottsville, PA 17901
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. The position is funded by an agreement between the Pocono Northeast RC&D Council and USDA-NRCS.
Requirements: Background investigation will be required and a valid Driver’s License. Applicant will be expected to independently drive between Leesport and Pottsville Field Offices, trainings or other job-related activities; mileage will be reimbursed.
Qualifications: Good oral and written communications skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also required. The candidate should have the ability to work in a team setting within a small office environment and the ability to work in outdoor environments.
Compensation: This position pays in the $17-$18 range, depending on experience. Pay is semi-weekly by direct deposit. In addition, $1.44/per hour is paid in lieu of benefits, which equates to $115.38 per pay period. Paid time off (PTO) accrues at the rate of 5.53 hours per pay period.
To Apply: Interested candidates may apply directly to George Kauffman at the email address below no later than October 15, 2022 to be considered for the position. A verbal interview will also be required to make the final selection from a short list of the best qualified candidates upon review of all the applications received.
Pocono Northeast RC&D, Dalton, PA 18414 -- (570) 234-3577 [email protected]
POCONO NORTHEAST RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
For US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description of Work: PNERCD, a regional non-profit organization seeks to fill a grant funded Program Assistant position, which aids in assistance to the landowners and land users of Berks and Schuylkill Counties as a representative of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Field Team SE3. This position will serve as an administrative assistant performing clerical duties for the Field Team. These activities will include program eligibility, contract management, filing and utilizing the online Geographic Information System (GIS) to enter and maintain conservation plans, input and retrieve data for progress reports, coordinate supply and equipment ordering/inventory and other duties as assigned.
Duty Locations:
USDA-NRCS Office, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA Zip 19533.
(Secondary Location)1108 Ag Center Dr, Pottsville, PA 17901
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. The position is funded by an agreement between the Pocono Northeast RC&D Council and USDA-NRCS.
Requirements: Background investigation will be required and a valid Driver’s License. Applicant will be expected to independently drive between Leesport and Pottsville Field Offices, trainings or other job-related activities; mileage will be reimbursed.
Qualifications: Good oral and written communications skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also required. The candidate should have the ability to work in a team setting within a small office environment and the ability to work in outdoor environments.
Compensation: This position pays in the $17-$18 range, depending on experience. Pay is semi-weekly by direct deposit. In addition, $1.44/per hour is paid in lieu of benefits, which equates to $115.38 per pay period. Paid time off (PTO) accrues at the rate of 5.53 hours per pay period.
To Apply: Interested candidates may apply directly to George Kauffman at the email address below no later than October 15, 2022 to be considered for the position. A verbal interview will also be required to make the final selection from a short list of the best qualified candidates upon review of all the applications received.
Pocono Northeast RC&D, Dalton, PA 18414 -- (570) 234-3577 [email protected]
POCONO NORTHEAST RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
