Ag Farmland Presv. Program Coord I (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

About Us

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Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC Dept of Ag & Consumer Services - Farmland Preservation located at 2 West Edenton Street Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Description of Work:
The primary job function of this temporary role is to review evaluate and approve appraisals surveys baseline documentation reports environmental assessments and land management documents required by the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFPTF) during the administration of grants for agricultural conservation easements.

The position will also conduct outreach communications and training for conservation easement partners on the proper procedures and technical processes involved in developing these documents for a successful and ADFPTF-approved conservation easement. This position also serves as an advisor to NCDA&CS leadership on technical and programmatic farm and agricultural programs utilized by federal state and local program partners.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Working knowledge of policies procedures and precedents affecting program area(s)
• Ability to practice effective communication in oral and written form.
• Ability to analyze interpret and implement policy and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to learn the purpose of the programs organization including its mission services clients and measures of business effectiveness.
• Skill in organizing workflow and coordinating activities.

Highly Preferred:

• Background in Agriculture / Farming / Environmental / or Land Management

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Janice Scott Kearney

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