Agricultural Resource Specialist/Conservation Planner Vermont Association of Conservation Districts -
Vermont
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VACD seeks qualified candidates to fill a three full-time 50% Agricultural Resource Specialist and 50% Conservation Planner positions. One position will be based in St Albans, one in Newport and the other in Southeastern Vermont. As an Agricultural Resource Specialist the successful candidate will provide technical assistance, education and outreach regarding Vermont's Accepted Agricultural Practices and surveying Small Farm Operators with the goal of addressing non point source water quality issues. As a Conservation Planner the successful candidate will work with the Natural Resource Conservation Service to provide planning assistance to farmers enrolled in USDA programs.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, computer, written and communication skills required. Bachelor's degree with a working knowledge of agricultural regulations, dairy farming, and water quality issues preferred. Position requires in-state travel and fieldwork. Salary in low to mid $ 30k and based upon experience. Training, health insurance benefit and mileage reimbursement provided.
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Send resume, cover letter noting position preference and 3 references to VACD, c/o Jeff Farber, Technical Programs Manager, PO Box 889, Montpelier, VT 05601 or jeff.farber@vacd.org
Submission deadline for St. Albans position is May 7th, for the Southern Vermont position is May 15th and for the Newport position is May 22nd.
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