Job description

Jackson County Conservation District
Job Posting: Michigan Agriculture Environmental

Assurance Program (MAEAP Technician)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is seeking to hire a full-time (40 hours/week)
MAEAP Technician. This position serves both Jackson and Calhoun Counties with the
Technician’s home office in the Jackson County USDA office. The MAEAP Technician is responsible for delivering on-farm technical assistance including conducting farm-specific risk assessments; coordinating local, state, and federal agency resources to help farmers reduce environmental risks; and assisting farmers in making progress toward MAEAP verification. The ideal candidate will have experience with agriculture and agricultural professionals and familiarity with best practices. The MAEAP Technician is also responsible for collaborating with
Conservation District staff to promote MAEAP and educate diverse audiences on the importance of sustainable agriculture in Jackson and Calhoun Counties.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Deliver on-farm technical assistance using risk assessments, education, and conservation plans to implement best practices, develop Improvement Action Plans, and suggest cost share to assist in adoption of low risk practices.
• Enter program data into the MAEAP database in a timely manner to keep it current. This data includes Tier I information, leads, field visits, technical assistance, and field day events.
• Schedule and collect water samples, as assigned by Michigan Department of Agriculture and

Rural Development (MDARD). Standard operating procedures must be followed and proper use of required equipment is expected.

• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to help reduce identified environmental risks and help landowners make progress toward MAEAP verification, and re-verifications.
• Provide assistance, as appropriate, to individuals with verified Right to Farm complaints.
• Work closely with local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff to understand and help implement processes available to landowners through Farm Bill programs.
• Collaborate and support JCCD programs and activities to promote programs, events, and meetings as necessary to reinforce the importance of sustainable agriculture within Jackson and Calhoun regions.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• A four-year agriculture or natural resources related degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience working in on-farm crop or livestock production may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Two or more years of experience in agriculture, environmental, or natural resources is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience working with agricultural producers and agricultural practices is preferred.
• Experience collaborating, developing, and delivering agriculture education programs to a variety of audiences in diverse settings is very beneficial.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a Federal Background Security Check.

COMPENSATION

Wages will be commensurate with education and experience and range from $20-23.50 per hour with potential to increase based on continued training and certifications. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These hours consist of field work, office work, and the possibility of home office work. Current benefits include 11 paid federal holidays, 104 hours of annual leave, $50 per month cell phone stipend, and $250 per month health insurance stipend
OR contribution to a retirement account.

TO APPLY

Applications must be received by April 15, 2023. Interviews will be conducted April 20-27th, with an approximate start date around May 15th.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Agriculture: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jackson, MI 49201

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