Environmental Engineering Training Support

This position will provide support to the conservation engineering division with technical tools and documentation, as well as training and training development related to Environmental Engineering.

• Assist NRCS in developing conservation engineering division Directives updates, including conservation practice standard updates, National Engineering Handbook updates, and development and maintenance of tools and software associated with NRCS engineering conservation practices. 75%
• Assist the conservation engineering division with providing technical training related to the use of technical directives and engineering methods related to Environmental Engineering about Animal waste management and nutrient management. 15%
• Assist NRCS by providing support and mentoring to NRCS engineering state level staff to enable them to provide needed training and assistance. 10%, * Must complete annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training as assigned.
• Travel Requirements: Travel to locations as directed by the Primary Monitor for training development and/or delivery.
• Overnight travel: Estimated travel is 3-4 times annually.
• Air travel anticipated: Estimated travel is 3-4 times annually.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Safety operations of motor vehicle. Follow biosecurity protocols if livestock operations are visited.
• Required Safety Gear: Agency will provide safety equipment as needed.
• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience OR BA/BS Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering.

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Course Avenue Studio Course development software.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering training sessions and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

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• Safety equipment provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible schedule, For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an “at-will” relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An “ACES Enrollee” is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions or a Contractor. An “ACES Enrollee” is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions., * Flexible schedule

• Paid time off