Program Specialist

1 month ago

College Station, United States Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Full time

**Opening Date: April 15, 2024**
**Closing Date: Open Until Filled**
**Position Title: Program Specialist IV**
**Group/Class: B20/1573**
**Salary Range: $48,158- $65,000* (salary commensurate upon experience)**
**Work Location: East Central TX (Area III, IV, V)**
**Travel: As needed to assist soil and water conservation districts and to assist in agency managed programs**

**Reports to: Field Services Supervisor**

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Human Resources Department
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
1497 Country View Lane
Temple, TX 76504-8806

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**GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative work in development, implementation, & administration of programs & activities of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing TSSWCB program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Communicates procedures, policies & rules to local soil & water conservation districts (SWCDs). Serves as legislative liaison with local, state & federal officials & oversees communication with them concerning soil and& water concerns and& issues.

**EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED**

Serves as agency liaison between TSSWCB and local SWCDs. Keep State Headquarters properly advised on matters pertaining to work relations between the State Board and SWCDs.

Serves as legislative liaison with city, county, state and federal officials and staff to inform them about conservation districts and conservation programs and activities.

Attend SWCD board meetings on a regular basis and oversees district directors in local program planning, development, and implementation and in promoting conservation programs. Confers with district directors on programs and needs of the district, provides technical advice in preparation of district programs, work plans, and annual calendars of activities. Coordinates with and advises districts with the implementation of programs such as Technical Assistance Grants, Matching Funds Grants, Water Quality Management Plans, Nonpoint Source Program Grants, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), Watershed Protection Plans (WPPs)Flood Control Dam Grants, and any On-The-Ground Conservation Program projects, in addition to all federal conservation programs such as EQIP, CRP and flood prevention programs. Knowledgeable of current rule changes affecting agriculture and conservation and interprets and advises local SWCDs of such changes. Oversees and directs agency district operation activities within the program area.

Analyzes and coordinates financial affairs of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Provides guidance on proper expenditure of district funds, bookkeeping and procedures, audit procedures, and purchase and sale of property and equipment. Advises SWCD on grant procurement and administration. Train district employees in proper accounting and reporting procedures. Provide oversight and monitoring of district reporting activities. Train district employees on annual financial statements, IRSforms, Texas Workforce Commission forms, Open Meetings Act, Open Records Act, accounting procedures, etc.

Superintends training and development opportunities for SWCD directors and employees. Explain Board policies, programs, state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to operations of soil and water conservation districts. Provide information to districts as requested. Explain Technical Assistance Grants and reporting procedures, Matching Funds, elections procedures, civil rights issues, State funds, Trust funds, and directors’ travel.

Refines and advances proper relations with farmers, ranchers, state, and federal representatives; local officials, professional groups and others engaged in promoting conservation programs. Direct and promote public information and education activities in the field. Serve on committees representing SWCDs and TSSWCB (example: Texas Forest Service special committees, regional Wildlife committee, Plant Material Center, State Woodland Committee). Represent SWCD and TSSWCB at public meetings (Rotary, Lions Club, Schools, Educational workshops, Soil Stewardship).

Coordinates with and supports District Directors in organizing and conducting youth activities in the field of soil and water conservation such as educational workshops and tours for students such as Project Learning Tree and Project Wild, etc. Oversee planning woodland, soil evaluation, plant identification, range evaluation and wildlife contests. Assist with finding locations, workers, judges, etc. Serve on organizing committees and help with conducting actual contest or workshop.

Supervises, provides leadership and guidance for development and expansion of soil and water conservation programs within area served such as State Board Regional offices, area ass

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