Programs Support -Tsp

Programs Support -TSP

ID:
ADC-123
Location:
ANY CITY/TBD
Program:
ACE

Wage/Hr:
$50.00
Hours/Week:
24
Minimum Age:
55

Being Age 55 or Older is Good for The Environment! The Agricultural Conservation
Experienced Services (ACES) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific,
Technical, and Agricultural support for individuals aged 55 and over to support
the Department of Agriculture?s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
through a grant administered program awarded to National Experienced Workforce
Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a unique program where your talents,
expertise, and experience will truly be valued. The ACES program provides an
opportunity to work side-by-side with NRCS staff that are doing important work
every day. 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Agriculture, Natural Resources OR BA/BS
Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Agronomy or related field of study

Valid State Driver?s license
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
SharePoint, PowerPoint
Duties:

Support the Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance Division (CPTAD)
Technical Service Provider (TSP Branch Chief. Provide analytical support to the
Branch Chief and TSP team. This position is in the Conservation Planning and
Technical Assistance Division (CPTAD) Technical Service Provider (TSP) Branch
and work can be performed remotely.

Collaborate with full-time FAPD programs staff on programs (active and
legacy) previously administered as a full-time employee. 40%
Assemble submitted WebEx meeting materials and moderate recurring meetings
for the Programs Deputy Area through remote participation as required. 40%
Provide analysis of existing policy to streamline for better customer
service while maximizing the conservation potential of the programs. 10%
Develop strategies for guiding and coordinating with the TSP
Branch. 10%

Other:
Annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights
training.
Travel Requirements: Occasionally to satisfy the duties of the position.
Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.