What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Pocono Northeast RC&D Council?
POCONO NORTHEAST RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (POCONO NORTHEAST RC&D)
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
For US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description of work: Pocono Northeast RC&D, a regional non-profit organization, seeks to fill a grant-funded Program Assistant position. This position provides assistance to the landowners and land users of Clearfield County as a representative of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The incumbent will assist West Field Team 3 with program eligibility, contract management, filing and utilizing the online Geographic Information System (GIS) to enter and maintain conservation plans, input and retrieve data for progress reports, coordinate supply and equipment ordering/inventory and other duties as assigned. West Field Team 3 consists of two offices (Dubois and Coudersport) covering six counties (Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, Cameron, McKean, and Potter). Travel would primarily be between the two Field Offices but could include limited travel to other counties for trainings or work assignments.
Duty Location:
USDA-NRCS Office, 478 Jeffers St., Building 3, Suite D, Dubois, PA 15801-2438 and Coudersport Office, 103 Market St, Coudersport, PA 16915-9683.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Time in any given work week may be divided between the twocounty field offices based on workload and at the discretion of the Supervisor. The position is funded by an agreement between Pocono Northeast RC&D Council and USDA-NRCS.
Requirements: Background investigation will be required and a valid Driver’s License. Applicant will be expected to independently drive to trainings or other job-related activities, mileage will be reimbursed. Documentation of Covid-19 vaccination is required.
Qualifications: 1-year specialized experience or Bachelor’s Degree. Good oral and written communications skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also required. The candidate should have the ability to work in a team setting within a small office environment and the ability to walk and work in outdoor environments.
Specialized experience: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Gathering and analyzing data for the development of plans and contracts; collecting and filing program eligibility information for program applicants; accounting; Information Technology; project/contract management; quality assurance; providing administrative support to a work unit; use of office automation software such as Microsoft Office and GIS proficiency.
Compensation & Benefits: This position pays $18.25 per hour, depending on experience. Pay is semi-weekly by direct deposit. In addition, $1.44/per hour is paid in lieu of benefits, which equates to $115.38 per pay period. Paid time off (PTO) accrues at the rate of 5.6 hours per pay period. Visit www.affiliates-pa.com for more information.
POCONO NORTHEAST RC&D IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Pay: $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $115