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Cambria County
Job Description

Job Title: RESOURCE CONSERVATION SUPERVISOR (RCS for Land)
Department: CAMBRIA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CD)
Reports To: Conservation District Manager or designee
FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt
Prepared By: Robert W. Piper, Jr., Manager
Prepared Date: 09/24/04
Approved By:
Approved Date:

SUMMARY
The Resource Conservation Supervisor Position (RCS) is a middle management employee that will serve as the Chesapeake Bay Technician and will be part of the Conservation District's "Administrative Team. Responsibilities include fulfilling existing program duties in addition to managing a core group of employees and respective programs and projects on the Land program side of operations as determined and established in the CD's annual goals and objectives and Strategic Plan. Duties include Chesapeake Bay Program and administration of: Farmland Preservation; Chapter 102 & 105; NPDES (as relates to Ch 102); Nutrient management; Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D); Engineering, procuring funds through grant writing; coordinating, collaborating with civic groups and cooperating agencies in solving natural resource related problems and issues and performing other delegated District duties. This position reports to and is under the direction of the Conservation District Manager and Assistant Manager. Appropriate office dress code will be followed unless field inspections are necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Coordinates and administrates the Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Funding Program for cost sharing Best Management Practices (BMP);
  
• Develops plans of action as to number of landowners contacted concerning Best Management plan development and follow-up of implementation;
  
• Assists Bay Engineer and NRCS on inventory, evaluation, and design for BMP's on Bay Watershed Farms;
  
• Conducts construction inspection on Bay Watershed Projects;
  
• Recommends where needed manure handling systems and assist in developing a system that meets landowners needs and financial abilities;
  
• Records will be kept to monitor the increase in BMPs implemented and their effectiveness;
  
• Assists in arranging tours, field days, exhibits, demonstration pilots, demonstration projects, etc.;
  
• Promotes nutrient management and erosion control on farms;
  
• Promotes and provide information and designs for project grass management and stream bank fencing;
  
• Assists local watershed groups in organizing stream clean ups and remediation projects for water quality;
  
• Assists local watershed groups in completing grants for stream and stream bank restoration projects;
  
• Assists local landowner interested in the Agricultural Land Preservation Program;
  
• Organizes monthly board meetings for the Agricultural Land Preservation Board of Directors;
  
• Processes and ranks Agricultural Land Preservation Program Application(s) from area landowners;
  
• Contacts and coordinates appraisal process for easement purchases;
  
• Coordinates contract of sale, title report, title insurance, deed, survey for an easement purchase;
  
• Coordinates all documents that are needed for submission to County and State Boards for approval;
  
• Encourages Cambria County Farmers to organize Agricultural Security Areas;
  
• Coordinates the rental and maintenance for the no-till drill rental program and soil sampler program;
  
• Assists in the development and coordination of environmental education programs and seminars for school teachers and students to promote awareness of water quality and nutrient management problems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends and contribute to all staff and Administrative Team meetings.
  
• Recommends assigned staff scheduling and workload distribution.
  
• Identifies and recommends workload that would go to the next management level.
  
• Identifies staff professional development needs and assist with developing Individual Development Plans.
  
• Conduct annual staff performance appraisals.
  
• Verifies staff time sheets and monthly expenses.
  
• Procures funds through grant writing and other applicable processes;
  
• Coordinates administrative activities for programs and projects;
  
• Recommends actions regarding approvals of contracts and payments for programs and projects;
  
• Completes program reports and fund reimbursement requests by set deadlines;
  
• Reviews project and program budgets;
  
• Consistently performs existing job duties as previously assigned.
  
• Maintains daily activity log, attend monthly district meetings as needed and report monthly activities and accomplishments to the CD Manager;
  
• Maintain files on all program or project activities under this responsibility, and subsequent correspondence;
  
• Responsible for timeline/ time constraints as identified by upper management.
  
• Assists with other district programs as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of matters pertinent to the Conservation District and County operations.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
  
• Ability to procure funds through grant writing and grant administration;
  
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and selected office and resource management/software packages;
  
• Knowledge of matters pertinent to conservation and the environment;
  
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures protocols and water testing equipment.
  
• Knowledge of procedures and protocols for water sampling in the field and for laboratory analysis.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resource or related field with farm experience required.
  
• Demonstrated administrative and leadership skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must speak fluent, clear English and write the language and have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, along with a wide range of individuals and organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to prepare budgets, reimbursement forms and other math related skills at least at the geometry level.

REASONING ABILITY

• Work assignments are made in terms of objectives to be achieved often without explicit instruction as to work methods;
  
• The RCS oversees project work groups and maintains a daily log to fulfill the requirements of the funding agencies;
  
• The RCS schedules own time except where specific assignments are made by CD Manager or his/her designated representative;
  
• Takes the initiative in keeping the District Manager or representative informed on matters relevant to planning, scheduling, priorities, areas of concern or problems of any nature, and public relations;
  
• The RCS has the responsibility for scheduling and carrying out the objectives to meet the CD's goals in their areas of assignment;
  
• Actively participates in the development of plans, schedules and activities;
  
• Will independently resolve technical problems involving concepts and methods for which the Conservation District provides guidance;
  
• Shall be thoroughly acquainted with all conservation practices used in the areas of assignment and be able to work under minimum supervision;
  
• Jointly reviews on a regular basis with the CD Manager and Board of Directors, the status of active projects and identifies potential future projects;
  
• Develops own short-term schedules for follow-up activities required of projects.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Maintain a valid PA drivers license, the RCS will be required to provide own transportation as necessary for field work and meetings.
  
• USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service- Level I Engineering Job Approval Status for appropriate farm practices as relates to job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to physically perform the duties of the position without an accommodation. Must be able to traverse rough terrain in natural areas and on construction sites. From time to time, completion of duties will require outside work in inclement weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Conservation District office provides a professional work environment. The nature of this job consists of both office and field work. This includes neatness of individual work space. All employees are required to maintain a neat work area and care is to be given to all equipment including rolling stock that is within the employees program area. The employee is also expected to maintain appropriate standards of dress, grooming and personal cleanliness. The RCS shall constantly assess and recommend staff workspace needs and neatness.