Deadline: Wed, 08/28/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Halifax, NC Job Description: Overview: This individual will perform administrative, professional, and supervisor work in the delivery and coordination of a program of natural resource conservation for the County. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the County Manager, with technical assistance from the District Conservationist. Employee manages the work of staff and the work of the County Soil and Water Conservation office, works closely with the District Board, partner agriculture agencies, local educators, landowners and land users to promote programs and services of the department and to provide technical, educational and informational services in order to maintain, protect, preserve and enhance natural resources on private and public lands in the County. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and extremely hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases. Work involves extensive public contact, which requires tact and courtesy. The employee supervises staff, develops and administers department, county, state and federal budgets; provides staffing assistance to the District Board; and assists federal contracts. Qualifications: Requirements: Graduate from a four-year college with a degree in natural resource management, civil or agricultural engineering or related field, and considerable experience in planning and implementing land use practices which conserve soil, water, forest and wildlife resources; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Valid NC Drivers and NC Pesticide License. Ability to obtain and maintain a variety of program-specific certifications. Salary: Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $63,148 - $79,958. Benefits: Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. How to Apply: Apply Online: https://halifaxnc-services.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/26376 Application Requirements: An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring. Closing Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Apply To: Halifax County Human Resources Management 26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse) Post Office Box 646 Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646 Telephone: (252) 583-1688 **Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment** Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. EOE/M/F/V/D
