OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB: Perform specialized environmental duties and implement and review the Districts DEP Programs and initiatives as they relate to agriculture. Administer and implement Pennsylvania's Act 38 through the delegation agreement with the SCC/DEP. Assist with, learns and becomes familiar with the following programs: agriculture, district GRACE program, Agriculture Assistance Conservation Program (ACAP), manure management. Carry out any other duties or responsibilities delegated by the District Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Nutrient Management Duties and requirements 1. Obtain and maintain Nutrient Management Act 38 Public Planner Certification. 2. Obtain and maintain NRCS approved Conservation Planning Certification and appropriate job approval. 3. Participate on local, regional and state boards and committees to help in the advancement and the betterment of the farming community and the Conservation District. 4. Investigate complaints and violations of the ACT 38 & Chapter 91 regulations to obtain voluntary compliance and refer those operations to the State Conservation Commission or the appropriate agency when voluntary compliance cannot be obtained. 5. Perform all the duties required of a Public Nutrient Management Specialist under the State Conservation Commission guidelines. 6. Perform all the duties required by the delegation agreement for Chapter 91 regulations under the State Conservation Commission guidelines. 7. Investigate complaints and violations of the Chapter 102 regulations to obtain voluntary compliance and refer those operations to the Department of Environmental Protection or the appropriate agency when voluntary compliance cannot be obtained. 8. Perform the duties of an Agricultural Conservation Technician meeting the ACT Employee Experience Guidelines (Level dependent on experience) (attachment A). 9. Administer the level 2 Commercial Manure Hauler test as outlined in the NMA Program Delegation Agreement.

Nutrient Management Specialist (PA Act 38 requirements) Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Encourage voluntary and mandatory participation of agricultural operations. Educate and promote the agronomic environmental benefits of proper nutrient management, including developing and providing education and outreach programs. 2. Assist farm operators and Nutrient Management Specialists with implementing the provisions of the Nutrient Management Act and regulations. Provide that all regulations and delegated activities are met for Act 38. 3. Review and assist with approval/disapproval of submitted nutrient management plans, plan implementation; amendments, transfers, manure storage setback waivers and implementation delays, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the NMA regulations and the Administrative Manual. 4. As resources and program policies permit, provide technical assistance in the development of nutrient management plans or develop nutrient management plans when necessary. 5. Visit selected voluntary and concentrated animal operations with approved Nutrient Management Plans to assess plan implementation and to implement BMPs to comply with the NMA regulations. 6. Perform on-site visits of those operations considered to be out of compliance with their approved plan or regulations, based on submitted materials. 7. Investigate complaints and violations to obtain voluntary compliance and refer those operations to the State Conservation Commission or the appropriate agency when compliance cannot be obtained by the district. 8. Provide the Commission with quarterly reports according to the Administrative Manual, which summarizes Level II activities. This listing of accomplishments includes: number of meetings held, number of people trained, number of educational efforts completed, number of people assisted, number of plans received, number of complaints and status of investigations.

Agricultural Program Duties 1. Assist the Greene County Farmlan Preservation Board in facilitating the Farmland Preservation Program in Greene County in accordance with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Farmland Preservation Program. 2. Work in conjunction with the Agriculture Technician to ensure the GRACE Program is carried out each year. Assist with accepting applications, completing farm visits which include collecting soil samples and ensuring that each project is acceptable according to NRCS Standards, and compiling and ranking all soil data and other projects to present totals to the GCCD Board. 3. Offering technical assistance to farmers within the county who are seeking manure spreaders, no-till drill, and other forms of farm services and information. 4. Works with NRCS to understand Conservation Planning. 5. Participate on local, regional and state boards and committees to help in the advancement and the betterment of the farming community and the Conservation District

ACAP Program All agriculture staff work to promote the Greene County Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). This is an exciting, new opportunity in which the ideal candidate will have an opportunity to make a tremendous and positive impact on agriculture in Greene County. This position will involve providing technical assistance to Greene County farmers for the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) as well as contracting projects, overseeing construction, and reporting on the results of the program. 1. Provide information to interested persons on financial assistance and technical assistance programs supporting implementation of best management practices contained in identified in; associated with nutrient management, manure management agricultural erosion and sediment control and conservation plans. 2. Advise applicants of alternative funding sources for project implementation such as tax credits, loans and grants 3. Provide administrative assistance for the ACAP Program, which when applicable may include loans available through the Agriculture Linked Investment Program (AgriLink) and tax credits available through the Resource Enhancement and Protection Tax Credit Program (REAP). 4. Coordinate an ongoing grant program including providing applications to interested applicants, reviewing applications for completeness, determining eligibility based on ranking criteria, and recommending projects for funding to the GCCD Board of Directors 5. Assist in nutrient management, manure management, Ag E&S and conservation plan implementation by providing or facilitating, as resources allow, general technical assistance to program participants with approved plans. Technical assistance may include inventory and evaluation; developing or assisting in the development of designs; cost estimates; construction monitoring; and certification of the proposed project(s).  6. Assist the ACAP coordinator with financial and written quarterly reports that summarize those activities performed during the report period including but not limited to education and outreach; number of grant applications received and processed, and technical assistance provided to program applicants. 7. Collect and report data pertaining to Ag E&S plans, conservation plans, manure management plans, nutrient management plans and best management practice implementation completed under approved projects using Practice Keeper or other approved reporting system.

GRACE Program All agricultural staff work to promote the GRACE program. The Nutrient Management Technician assists the ACT Technician to implement the program and perform the following tasks as needed. 1. Performs evaluation visits and final inspections 2. Promotes program within Greene County 3. Administers soil sample collection and preparation for processing by Penn State Agricultural Analytical Lab Services 4. Provide technical assi