Job Announcement: Nutrient Management Specialist The Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants for a full-time position focusing on working with landowners in Berks County to gain and maintain voluntary compliance with Federal, State and Local Agricultural laws. Primary responsibilities for this position includes the following: completing the goals and objectives as dictated by contracts and/or delegation agreements including providing educational outreach to promote agricultural compliance with federal, state and local laws, assisting in developing and reviewing Nutrient Management plans as required by Act 38. Starting salary range for the position is $32,000 - $35, 000 based on experience. Seeking candidates that possess the following: •
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college from one of the following major areas of study: Agronomy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering or related field of study. An Associate Degree in Agronomy with extensive agricultural experience may qualify and will be at the discretion of the BCCD.
The following are desired, but not required: • • • •
One to three years of combined knowledge and experience with agriculture PA ACT 38 certification Certified Conservation Planner Certification Nutrient Management Planning and/or Nutrient Management Certification
Interested applicants should submit a resume to: Berks County Conservation District Attn: Tammy Bartsch 1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 200 Leesport, PA 19533. Emailed applications will also be accepted at
[email protected]. The application deadline is November 13, 2017
1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 200 • Leesport, PA 19533 • Tel 610-372-4657 • Fax 610-478-7058 • www.berkscd.com
