RESOURCE CONSERVATION COORDINATOR 1 at County of Centre – Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

RESOURCE CONSERVATION COORDINATOR 1

Grade: 8 Shift Available: Full-Time (Non-Exempt) (40HRS)

Summary of Job Functions:
• Administers and reviews plans submitted for the Centre County E&SPC (Chapter 102), stream encroachments (Chapter 105), and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting programs as delegated by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
• Conducts inspections of earthmoving activities to ensure compliance.
• Investigates complaints and recommends feasible solutions or corrective measures.
• Provides testimony for enforcement cases as necessary.
• Provides technical assistance to individuals, municipalities, developers, engineers, etc. regarding assigned programs.
• Assists in training of technician trainees.
• Reviews and acknowledges permits for stream encroachments.
• Investigates encroachment complaints, recommends corrective measures and/or forwards to DEP.
• Administers the Centre County Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads (DGLVR) program.
• Assists municipalities with the DGLVR program process from pre-application meetings through project implementation and verification.
• Assists landowners with E&SPC issues and planning.
• Advises clients on E&SPC plan preparation and permitting requirements.
• Assists with annual poster contest, seedling sale, and other community projects.
• Maintains district vehicles.
• Maintains computerized tracking system.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Conducts education programs for schools, other community agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in agriculture, civil engineering, or related natural resource field. Computer training required. One to two (1-2) years working experience in field of public or private soil conservation. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer