Current Opportunities
Agricultural Engineer / Technician (Full Time)
(Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 Annual Gross)
(Benefits include health insurance, a 457 retirement plan, and accrued PTO leave)
General Statement of Duties:
The Agricultural Engineer/Technician for the Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) provides technical assistance to Berks County’s Agricultural Community, specifically best management practice design and implementation. The position will work closely with other Conservation District and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff.
This position will provide technical assistance in the planning, design, and construction of engineered best management practices; prepare designs of agricultural conservation practices and water quality best management practices (BMPs), which are site-specific and require coordination among various groups and individuals; and provide engineering assistance in conducting inventory and evaluation (I&E) investigations.
Qualifications: Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:
A qualified candidate should have the following:
- Agricultural background or experience preferred.
- Ability and skills in survey, data collection, topographic map development, CADD and specification writing. Provide examples of your experience and equipment/software used in survey, CADD design.
- Ability to apply engineering principles and new technologies in order to design and provide construction quality assurance for BMPs for various programs the District administers. Provide
examples of design work completed, construction oversight, materials testing, etc.
- Strong communication skills to discuss and explain BMP practices with stakeholders/partners. Provide examples of communication education and experience, reports, cost estimates, etc.
- Candidate must possess a valid PA driver’s license.
- Education
- College degree or technical training required. Applicant must, at a minimum, have successfully
completed college with a degree in agriculture engineering, civil engineering, engineering technology
or other
- College degree or technical training required. Applicant must, at a minimum, have successfully
Conditions of Employment:
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain. There is very limited remote work available.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to the Berks County Conservation District. Please apply by e-mail with the subject heading “Agricultural Conservation Technician” to: tammy.bartsch@berkscd.com
*All application materials must be received by 4:30 pm EDT on December 2, 2024.*