Agricultural Engineering Technician

SUMMARY

This position has responsibilities in several district programs, including :

• Providing agricultural conservation services under the district's Ag Conservation programs;
• The coordination and implementation of MCCD's DGLVR Low Volume Roads (LVR) grant program for road improvement projects with an environmental focus on low volume roads in Montgomery County.

This position reports directly to the Conservation District's District Manager.

GOAL

The Ag Engineering Technician's goal is to conserve soil and water resources within Montgomery County by effectively carrying out the responsibilities of the aforementioned programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Agricultural Conservation :

1. Assist Ag Conservation Specialist with administering the ACAP grant program in Montgomery County :

2. Assist agricultural community in understanding and complying with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

3. Develop and review agricultural Erosion and Sediment Control plans, Manure Management plans and Conservation plans.

4. Provide technical assistance to agricultural landowners on conservation of soil and water resources.

5. Develop, coordinate, and present agricultural conservation education.

6. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.

7. Attend scheduled training sessions, conferences, and meetings as assigned.

8. As applicable, assist the Bucks / Montgomery NRCS Field Office with USDA Farm Bill programs and join project work, as assigned.

9. Assist Ag Conservation Specialist with managing no-till drill rental program.

10. Technical assistance to farmers of Montgomery County and education and outreach for ag conservation.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Paved Roads Program :

MCCD currently holds a delegation to administer the LVR grant program in Montgomery County.

1. Administer the Low Volume grant program in Montgomery County in accordance with the District's agreement with the SCC and programmatic guidance.

2. Take meeting minutes, type up all required documentation of public meetings.

3. Attend annual trainings as required.

4. Perform monthly and quarterly reporting.

5. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, agronomy, agriculture sciences, or a related field required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.