Farm Bill Technician Aide

Farm Bill Technician Aide

ID:

AMN1-032

Location:

Baxter, MN Posted Date:

3/24/2026

Agency:

NRCS

Wage/Hr:

$20.00 - $24.00

Hours/Week:

32-40

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:

Work closely with producers and staff on planning, designing and implementing conservation practices predominately around engineering practices. 100% Onsite Conducts survey, design, and checkout activities for the Field Office. Utilizes engineering equipment such as laser level, total station, and survey grade GPS equipment as appropriate to collect survey data and uses AutoCAD and NRCS programs for engineering analysis. Assist NRCS staff with conservation practice surveys, designs, and checkout for a variety of practices. 50% Work directly with landowners to collect field information, explain basic conservation practices, and assist NRCS staff during site visits. 20% Support conservation planning by gathering resource data, completing field assessments, and assisting with documentation for the implementation of Farm Bill programs. 20% Provides training to other Field Office staff with engineering related activities. 10%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Microsoft Office and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Use of office Survey equipment for field work.

Knowledge of computer internet security/ cyber security. Knowledge of basic AutoCAD program. OR AA Degree in Business or Financial Management, Office Administration or related field of study. Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position. This may require the operation of a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight hours and occasionally after dark. May require the operation of a ATV/UTV on both public and private roads during daylight hours and occasionally after dark. Skill in operating personal computer software, as well as simple programming (including word processing, spreadsheets, email, file transfers, internet, time keeping, and databases), in order to research, tabulate, and analyze economic data, prepare correspondence, finalize documents, and foster work improvement. Basic GIS certification, GPS training and proficiency. Possess practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of conservation as they relate to agricultural operations and of NRCS conservation standards and specifications to certify practices installed correctly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Carry equipment and tools while conducting field work, routinely lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to pass the background investigation will result in termination of enrollment. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Conservation Desktop, Protracts, Outlook, MS Teams, MS SharePoint and working knowledge of ArcGIS, and CADD

Other:

Depending on assigned duties, On the Job and other NRCS provided trainings may be necessary to complete assigned duties. Any updated training needed.

Travel Requirements:

This position will complete field visit using a GOV. Some overnight travel may be required to attend trainings, meeting or field work depending on workload. Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.