Farmland Preservation Specialist
Job Description
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NDDA&CS) provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Knowledgeable on reviewing and administering conservation agreements and conservation easements.
- Knowledgeable with ArcGIS or similar mapping software.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated experience managing and organizing large amounts of files/data.
- Must have a valid NC Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to traverse rough and uneven terrain and endure unfavorable work environments.
- General knowledge of USDA and NCDA&CS agricultural landowner assistance programs.
- Ability to advise potential clients of protocols and procedures for the education, solicitation, and participation of farmers, ranchers, foresters or private landowners for agriculture/forestry conservation agreements and easements.
- Ability to research and resolve problems and follow through on projects with minimum direction.
- Ability to work with a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to independently research and implement best practices and regulations for North Carolina Agriculture and Agribusiness.
Management Preferences
- Knowledgeable in approving appraisals, surveys, and environmental assessment.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran’s/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
*Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.