Program Support Specialist - Frederick, United States - Western Maryland RC&D Inc.

Description

is a non-profit organization, based in Hagerstown, Maryland and in-business since 1993, whose mission is to build and sustain resource conservation programs which raise the quality of social, economic, and environmental development in our region.

WMRC&D builds partnerships to complete projects focused on agriculture and conservation, improving water quality in local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay, forestry and reforestation, wildlife conservation, and a variety of other efforts which seek to meet the needs of our communities.

• Assists with providing a variety of information to project partners and landowners, such as specific program and eligibility requirements; guidance on completion of required program materials; and explanations regarding paperwork requirements necessary for conservation program participation.
• Manages assigned administrative duties for obligated conservation contracts and contract reviews. Provides administrative assistance on contract modifications, as developed by the field office technical staff, within the agencyspecific software.
• Assembles documentation required to process project specific goals. Provides quality assurance that information on each document is complete per agency policy and guidelines.
• Assists with all assigned functions related to financial and programmatic audits.
• Assists with developing schedules, articles, reports and project updates for internal and public review.
• Assists with related tasks to advance restoration efforts including outreach to land owners, management of contracts and project documentation,
• Performs other duties as assigned

A degree in soil conservation or a related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as soil science, agronomy, agricultural education or forestry OR a degree in administration is preferred but not required.

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience with livestock operations.
• The ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• A valid driver's license.
• US Citizenship.
• A clean criminal record verified by a standard background check with local, state, and national law enforcement agencies. A security clearance is not a requirement.
• Must be willing to relocate or commute to Frederick, Maryland.

• The Western Maryland RC&D Council is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All programs and services of the Western Maryland RC&D Council are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin_

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Monday to Friday