Program Technician

Program Technician North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District Virginia, Minnesota Job Type Permanent Salary $23 per hour Benefits Wage is $23.00 per hour.

Current benefits include:

a $1,400 monthly cash stipend which can be used to 1) purchase health/dental/life insurances, 2) contribute to a medical savings account and/or 3) taken as taxable income; a Section 125 Cafeteria plan; 40 Deadline May 25, 2026 Min. Experience 2

• 4 years

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN JOB POSTING INTRODUCTION

The Program Technician will primarily be responsible for administrative and outreach tasks, with occasional opportunities for fieldwork. They will assist the Regional Farm Bill Foresters and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff to fulfill forestry applications and contracts with landowners. This position will work at the Virginia, Minnesota NRCS field offices and may work remotely at times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Manage and maintain landowner contracts. Complete data entry and document uploads efficiently and accurately into the federal computer systems. Monitor paperwork processed through the federal system to ensure each step is completed. Send reminders and updates as appropriate to facilitate the workflow. Facilitate communication between landowners, staff, partners, etc. Perform filing duties and other office tasks as necessary. Track data to assist with reporting. Outreach Maintain a listing of various contacts including partner agencies, consulting foresters, and land management contractors. Create both print and digital mailings, flyers, and outreach materials to promote the program. Seek out and arrange for events in a 4-county area where tabling can be done. Create and maintain event booth. May periodically staff the events. Manage outreach spreadsheets. Layout and/or mark project areas for forestry-related conservation practices, occasionally. Attend classes, workshops, meetings, conventions, etc. to develop and enhance skills. Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accurate and timely completion of work assignments Works with little direction, handles multiple projects and maintains a high level of productivity/ integrity to accomplish job tasks Develops and maintains professional relationships with landowners, partner agencies and staff Facilitates grant objectives by working with all parties to keep the process going. Seeks assistance when needed. Alerts supervisory staff of concerns. Documents work time in 15-minute increments Ability to obtain access to and utilize

USDA NRCS

computer systems Ability to occasionally work outside in all weather, on rough terrain, with biting insects Ability to pass criminal background check(s) Ability to comply with federal drug-free workplace requirements Maintains valid driver's license with clean driving record

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two-year degree in forestry or natural resources field or administrative-type field or equivalent/relevant experience. Computer skills that include Microsoft Office suite of programs, and others such as ArcGIS Pro, Google Maps, Web Soil Survey. Good written and oral communication skills Works well independently and with a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with federal landowner incentive programs such as Environmental Quality Incentive Program and/or Regional Conservation Partnership Program through

NRCS. WORK ENVIRONMENT

CONSTANT:

 Sit and near vision. 

FREQUENT

 Bend neck; talk/speak;

OCCASIONAL

 Lift and carry up to 10 pounds

SUPERVISION

This position is directly supervised by the Supervisory Regional Farm Bill Forester. Performance of each duty and assigned responsibility will be evaluated after 6 & 12 months then annually thereafter or as needed.

OVERTIME STATUS

This position is classified as a non-exempt employee and as a result is eligible to earn overtime.

HOURS, WAGE & BENEFITS

Wage is $23.00 per hour.

Current benefits include:

a $1,400 monthly cash stipend which can be used to 1) purchase health/dental/life insurances, 2) contribute to a medical savings account and/or 3) taken as taxable income; a Section 125 Cafeteria plan; 401(a) tax-deferred retirement through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with employer match; voluntary deferred compensation plan (457(b)); paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), Work from the office and at home. Flexible scheduling.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

The SWCD gives veterans preference points to eligible applicants during the screening process. Please include a copy of your DD214 if you are applying for Veteran's preference points. E-mail

RESUME, COVER LETTER

& DD214, if applicable, to: miranda@nslswcd.org Miranda Frenning, Accounting & Human Resources Specialist North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District Please title the subject as: Program Technician

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE

Apply By

• May 25th, 2026, 11:59PM CST Interviews
• June 3rd, 2026 Start date
• As soon as mutually agreed

DATA PRIVACY

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 requires that you be informed of the following about private data requested in the application process. Name, home address, telephone numbers, and email address are used to identify you and to contact you about potential job opportunities. If your name is not provided, we won't be able to process your application. If your contact information is not provided, we will not be able to contact you and may reject your application. If you are a finalist for a vacancy, your name becomes public data and is available to anyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity and veteran friendly employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SWCD may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and selection process and upon employment. You are not legally required to provide any of the private data listed above. SWCD employees and board supervisors involved in the selection process may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. Others who may legally access the above data are individuals or agencies to whom we are required to release the data by law, rule, or court order. How To Apply

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

The SWCD gives veterans preference points to eligible applicants during the screening process. Please include a copy of your DD214 if you are applying for Veteran's preference points. E-mail

RESUME, COVER LETTER

& DD214, if applicable, to: miranda@nslswcd.org Miranda Frenning, Accounting & Human Resources Specialist North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District Please title the subject as: Program Technician

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE

Apply By

• May 25th, 2026, 11:59PM CST Interviews
• June 3rd, 2026 Start date
• As soon as mutually agreed