GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:

Under limited supervision, the Soil and Water Director assists the Lenoir Soil and Water Conservation District in carrying out a coordinated soil and water conservation program. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of Soil and Water staff and technical services needed to apply a wide variety of conservation practices on land in the county. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program area, all Soil and Water Conservation Programs, and supervises technical and administrative staff. Reports to the Planning and Development Director under the direction of the County Manager and Board of Soil & Water Supervisors.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree, including or supplemented by course work in an agricultural field or 3 years of experience in a field related to agriculture and/or the conservation of soil and water or graduation from a two-year agriculture program and 5 years of directly related experience to agriculture and/or the conservation of soil and water or equivalent experience and education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including computers, instruments for design, lasers transits, agricultural instruments, surveying and mapping equipment, etc. Must be physically able and legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to physically maneuver over and upon varying terrain, surfaces, or physical structures. Physical demand requirements are for Light to Medium work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A knowledge of the practices and principles of soil and water conservation and water quality improvement; knowledge of the normal to complex practices and principles of bench level surveys, engineering, note keeping and drafting; skilled in the use of surveying, drafting and computer equipment; ability to recognize soil types and to determine its capabilities or limitations for various uses; ability to maintain records, organizes materials, and coordinates the paperwork for the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with landowners, land users, general public, and departmental employees; ability to perform rigorous outdoor work in various types of weather; ability to carry out the more complex jobs while allowing the less experienced employees complete easier jobs.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted on-line @ https://lenoircountync.gov/human-resources-department/ to be considered for the position.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER