Program Support Specialist AMN1-027

Overview

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.

Responsibilities Work closely with staff within the team to delivers Farm Bill programs to producers.

• Incumbent reviews accuracy of documentation, compliance with regulations, and justification of vouchers, invoices, claims, statements and miscellaneous paperwork associated with program contracts; reviews/uploads program information into applicable database; and forwards completed document to financial management staff for payment. 40%
• Oversee calendar management and schedule appointments or meetings for team members, ensuring optimal time management.
• Assemble contract folders according to program guidelines; review practice components to financial cost data; identify discrepancies to be fix prior to payment obligation. 25%
• Compile supporting documents to validate payment requests, ensure that payment requests comply with contract provisions and are within spending limits prior to submission of paymen 15%
• Track contract activities for progress and spot checking; compile findings into reports 10%
• Serve as "backup" for reception, mailing, and record management. Assist with processing forms, maintaining program files, facilitate re-organization of all field office files to meet established protocol and maintain ledgers for training, and workload/program contracts 10%

Requirements Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Microsoft Office and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Use of office automation equipment including scanner, and printer. Knowledge of computer internet security/ cyber security. Capable of basic letter writing and proficiency in written and verbal communications. OR HS/GED 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. Skill in operating personal computer software, as well as simple programming (including word processing, spreadsheets, email, file transfers, internet, time keeping, and databases), to research, tabulate, and analyze economic data, prepare correspondence, finalize documents, and foster work improvement. Other Requirements: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to pass the background investigation will result in termination of employment
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ARCVIEW (GIS)
• Outlook, MS Teams, MS Sharepoint, etc
• Depending on assigned duties, On the Job and other NRCS provided trainings may be necessary to complete assigned duties.
• updated training needed for policies or procedures
• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Join us as a Program Support Specialist and become an integral part of a motivated team dedicated to delivering exceptional program support while fostering your professional growth!

Pay: $20.00 - $24.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 55 years of age?

Under federal law, this is an
experienced older worker program,
and applicants must be a minimum
age of 55 to be considered; do you
meet the minimum age (55)
requirement?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25