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FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

SOIL AND WATER TECHNICIAN

Posted:  3/28/2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

Salary:  $45,133 - Grade 9, Step 1

General Definition of Work

Serves as a technician in the field scheduling and overseeing the installation and application of conservation practices for the Soil and Water office. Responsible for construction oversight under the provisions of a number of Federal and State agriculture programs and various grant projects.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

A person in the class is responsible for scheduling technical services required in applying various kinds of conservation practices throughout the district. Assists with the development and presentation of conservation education programs to schools, civic organizations, and the general public as requested. Work will be directed by the Soil and Water District Board, their designee.

Available guidelines include the Conservation Planning Handbook, technical guide, engineering field manual, General Manual, plan of operations, and other agency references as required to select, interpret, and apply the appropriate guideline for the particular practice being installed or problem observed. The incumbent is also expected to suggest or recommend needed changes in standards and specifications to the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Assists land users in applying and maintaining planned soil and water conservation practices by giving onsite technical assistance as needed.

Explains various cost-sharing opportunities to land users. Refers land user requests to the Soil and Water Engineer for appropriate program referral.

Contacts landowners and operators with current conservation plans, encourages them to apply practices as scheduled and provides them with technical assistance in applying planned practices, advises on proper maintenance, and makes revisions in plans or develops new plans where no major land use change is involved.

Supervises the layout and installation of planned practices following NRCS standards. Provides follow-up to ensure completed installation of adopted conservation measures.

Assists in carrying out an educational and informational program for the Soil and Water office in order to facilitate the district program; compiles and documents photographic material; assists in coordinating and conducting field days, tours, and demonstrations; and makes presentations to schools, civic clubs, and other groups as requested.

Prepares necessary records and reports on work accomplished and maintains field office records and case files as required, utilizing available office automation. Develops own work schedule.

Works with various local units of government and attends meetings as requested by the Department Head

Provides input into the design, development, and maintenance of administrative procedures to assure that delivery of programs and services are carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. Review the implementation of civil rights policies to determine that they are translated into appropriate actions consistent with annual plans of operations.

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of a broad range of specialized and substantially complex soil and water conservation methods, techniques, and measures applicable to a geographical area with a variety of agricultural and nonagricultural land uses. Knowledge sufficient to install, and maintain systems that include complex combinations of conservation practices and skill in resolving difficult, related technical problems.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply various agency technical guide manuals, and procedures to assist land users in applying various conservation practices according to standards.

Knowledge and skill in computer operations including Windows/Office Products software, etc.

Knowledge of Federal and applicable State cost-sharing soil and water conservation program provisions sufficient to advise landowners on eligibility prerequisites and conditions that must be satisfied to qualify for program acceptance and consequent payments for conservation practices installed and maintained.

Knowledge of written and oral communication techniques sufficient to describe a wide variety of soil and water conservation practices to landowners, operators, contractors, and the general public.

Knowledge of agronomy and soil and water conservation measures, techniques, practices, and procedures sufficient to oversee on-site construction of practices.

Skill in examining safety and health precautionary measures to avoid injuries and accidents, prevent illness and disease, maintain physical and mental fitness, and protect government records and property.

Ability to perform regular and recurring prolonged walking over rough terrain. Work also requires bending, stretching, stooping, crossing ditches, climbing fences, wading water, lifting and carrying equipment and instruments, and performing other strenuous activities.

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and varying temperatures which vary from extremely hot to extremely cold as well as in humid, damp, or rainy weather. Work requires regular exposure to and working around equipment, such as tractors and other farm machinery as well as exposure to insects and chemicals. Safety precautions are required.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle as an incidental element in performing official duties. Driving will be principally performed on public highways/roads during daylight hours. Types of motor vehicles operated generally are passenger cars or pickup trucks.  

Ability to schedule and prioritize work.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in agriculture, engineering technology, forestry, or related field with at least 6 months experience in a related resource field; or high school graduate with 2 years experience in the natural resource-based field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; work regularly requires balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing; work requires close visual acuity to perform activities;  Work includes both indoor and outdoor activity where employee is subject to extreme cold and heat, hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, and atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, and dust.

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Camden County is an  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please click here to complete a Camden County Employment Application.

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Camden County Department of Social Services

P.O. Box 70

Camden, NC  27921

POSITION:  Social Worker II

GRADE: 9/STEP: 1

SALARY:  $45,133

POSITION AVAILABLE:  April 16, 2024

CLOSES:  Open Until Filled

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Camden County's Department of Social Services is seeking to hire an Intake Social Worker II.  This position is responsible for taking reports of alleged child abuse, neglect, and dependency and completing investigations and/or family assessments on referrals of children who are alleged to be abused, neglected, or dependent.  Responsible for taking reports of alleged abused, neglected, or exploited adults.   This position also determines the eligibility of clients applying for and receiving Low Income Energy Assistance Program and Employment Services.  This position requires thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation/assessments of abused, neglected, or dependent children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures shown by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and psychosocial problems. This position requires you to be on-call on a rotation basis for after-hours and weekends to respond to child and adult protective services reports.  The worker must possess the ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force to move objects and/or lift a child/children and equipment when necessary and a valid NC driver’s license.

This position requires occasional overnight travel and overtime as needed to meet state mandates and timelines.  As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position is mandatory to serve in shelters in times of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends.

The selected candidate must understand and utilize correctly all Federal, State, and local laws, policies, and procedures relevant to child and adult abuse, neglect (caretaker/self), dependency, and exploitation.  This person must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds and a variety of mental capacities to convey information obtained in a concise and accurate format. This position is assigned to the Services Unit at Camden County Department of Social Services. The standard work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Essential duties and responsibilities: include but are not limited to:  Excellent communication and customer service skills;  Ability to work cohesively as part of a team;   Maintaining electronic database information / inputting both alpha and numeric data elements; Ability to summarize information in a concise and accurate manner;  Completing documentation in a timely manner based on county, state, and federal requirements to ensure appropriate service provision to children and families; Flexible with daily work assignments as needed; Completing and submitting documentation within established timeframes; Completing all documentation related to initial legal and court proceedings and; Attending at least 24 hours of ongoing professional development training each appraisal year.

Minimum Training and Experience:  Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative or; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year of directly related experience or; Master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or counseling (Department of Social Services) or; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of directly related experience or; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience (Department of Social Services). 

Note - A work-against candidate will be considered at a lower salary, allowing the suitable candidate to obtain experience by working in a lower classification.

To be considered for this position, you must complete a Camden County Employment Application and a State Application - NC PD-107.  Both applications must be completed.  When you have completed the State Application, NC PD-107, it can be attached to the Camden County Employment Application.  

Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Posted:  March 5, 2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

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General Definition of Work                                                                                                       

Performs human support work pertaining to the daily operation of the center /nutrition site.  Includes but is not limited to receiving food from caterers, ensuring proper numbers of meals are received, inspecting quality and temperature of food, serving congregate meals, and other related work as apparent or assigned by the coordinator.  The employee is responsible for assisting in center activity coordination, planning, supervision, social interaction, scheduling, and preparing required reports. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Center Coordinator.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions

Prepares the nutrition site for the day’s meals and activities including, but not limited to, calibrating thermometers, ordering meals and utensils, sanitizing surfaces, and setting out supplies before and after; Ensures meals arrive and remain at temperatures in accordance with food service standards.

Assists in the daily operations of congregate nutrition program while maintaining clients & records of clients; organizes supplies and registers clients for congregate meals; tracks and reports various data.

Helps to plan educational, health, and recreational activities, classes, and programs for seniors.

Prepare and distribute press releases and public service announcements to publicize activities and events.

Assist in completing various paperwork including, but not limited to, the number of registrants, meals served, total amount of contributions collected, and volunteer time records.

Receives calls and handles or refers to the appropriate person, organization, or county agency.

Assists in the coordination and transportation of participants in the center’s van for day trips.

Assist the Coordinator daily with ICPTA scheduling rides for seniors requiring transportation.

Must be able to drive center van, and work occasional nights/weekends as center activities require.

Operates various office machines and has computer skills to include, a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Successfully complete online certification to become a Senior Health Insurance Information Counselor (SHIIP).

Will provide assistance to staff performing other duties as needed.

Oversees Nutrition site operations in the absence of the Nutrition Site Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of food preparation and service; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; prepare reports, ability to relate to older adults and demonstrated special interests in the needs and desires of senior citizens; ability to complete reports and records accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, senior citizens, associates, and the general public.

Education and Experience

Two-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, and tasting or smelling, frequently requires lifting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and small parts, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid Driver’s License.

*Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.