What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 position at Centre County, Pennsylvania?
- Administers and reviews plans submitted for the Centre County E&SPC (Chapter 102), stream encroachments (Chapter 105), and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting programs as delegated by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
- Conducts inspections of earthmoving activities to ensure compliance.
- Investigates complaints and recommends feasible solutions or corrective measures.
- Provides testimony for enforcement cases as necessary.
- Provides technical assistance to individuals, municipalities, developers, engineers, etc. regarding assigned programs.
- Assists in training of technician trainees.
- Reviews and acknowledges permits for stream encroachments.
- Investigates encroachment complaints, recommends corrective measures and/or forwards to DEP.
- Administers the Centre County Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads (DGLVR)program.
- Assists municipalities with the DGLVR program process from pre-application meetings through project implementation and verification.
- Assists landowners with E&SPC issues and planning.
- Advises clients on E&SPC plan preparation and permitting requirements.
- Assists with annual poster contest, seedling sale, and other community projects.
- Maintains district vehicles.
- Maintains computerized tracing system.
- Prepares reports as required.
- Conducts education programs for schools, other community agencies.
- Performs other job related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, civil engineering, or related natural resource field. Computer training required. Required Experience: One to two (1-2) years working experience in field of public or private soil conservation. Other Requirements: Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed.
Job Details
Job ID
82204
Category
Conservation District
Status
Open
Salary
Base Pay: Salary Grade: 8 $22.76/Hour Non—Exempt Shift Available: Full—Time (40 Hours) 8:30am—5:00pm
Posted
April 2, 2026 11:30 AM
Closing
Open Until Filled
Salary : $23