Conservation Program Specialist

Conservation Program Specialist

ID:

AFL1-023

Location:

Gainesville, FL Posted Date:

3/12/2026

Agency:

NRCS

Wage/Hr:

$39.00

Hours/Week:

40

Minimum Age:

55

Disclaimer:

This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action. This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion. 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 Services (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. 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. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duties:

Enrollee assists in strategic development and usage of farm bill technical assistance dollars for conservation delivery for NRCS Florida for increased farm bill program implementation and overall conservation on the ground. Assists with onboarding employees to ensure they have appropriate equipment and permissions for conservation planning and contracting applications for conservation planning and contract implementation. 30% Establishes and maintains positive work relations with fellow employees and participants in Farm Bill Programs as appropriate to the work assignments. Participates in meetings and other activities as needed to carry out assigned duties. 30% Works with leadership team members to gather farm bill data to strategize how to best use surplus technical assistance dollars for conservation program implementation. 20% Communicates with FPAC-Business Center to update databases and presents results of actions to leadership to make sound decisions on farm bill programs. 20%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Federal Service (FSA/NRCS)

OR MA/MS

Degree in General Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint

Other:

On the job training, as necessary. On the job training, as necessary.

Travel Requirements:

Limited travel with use of GOV. Overnight travel: . Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.