{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b2a7a3e99c8a98e3bc83ab8e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2a7a3e99c8a98e3bc83ab8e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2a7a3e99c8a98e3bc83ab8e","title":"Program Support Specialist AMN1-027","description":"Overview\nDisclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.\nThis position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.\nResponsibilities Work closely with staff within the team to delivers Farm Bill programs to producers.\nIncumbent reviews accuracy of documentation, compliance with regulations, and justification of vouchers, invoices, claims, statements and miscellaneous paperwork associated with program contracts; reviews/uploads program information into applicable database; and forwards completed document to financial management staff for payment. 40%\nOversee calendar management and schedule appointments or meetings for team members, ensuring optimal time management.\nAssemble contract folders according to program guidelines; review practice components to financial cost data; identify discrepancies to be fix prior to payment obligation. 25%\nCompile supporting documents to validate payment requests, ensure that payment requests comply with contract provisions and are within spending limits prior to submission of paymen 15%\nTrack contract activities for progress and spot checking; compile findings into reports 10%\nServe as \"backup\" for reception, mailing, and record management. Assist with processing forms, maintaining program files, facilitate re-organization of all field office files to meet established protocol and maintain ledgers for training, and workload/program contracts 10%\nRequirements Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Microsoft Office and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Use of office automation equipment including scanner, and printer. Knowledge of computer internet security/ cyber security. Capable of basic letter writing and proficiency in written and verbal communications. OR HS/GED Degree in Business or Financial Management, Office Administration or related field of study.\nMust possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position. This may require the operation of a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight hours. Skill in operating personal computer software, as well as simple programming (including word processing, spreadsheets, email, file transfers, internet, time keeping, and databases), to research, tabulate, and analyze economic data, prepare correspondence, finalize documents, and foster work improvement. Other Requirements: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to pass the background investigation will result in termination of employment\nExperience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ARCVIEW (GIS)\nOutlook, MS Teams, MS Sharepoint, etc\nDepending on assigned duties, On the Job and other NRCS provided trainings may be necessary to complete assigned duties.\nupdated training needed for policies or procedures\nPhysical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.\nJoin us as a Program Support Specialist and become an integral part of a motivated team dedicated to delivering exceptional program support while fostering your professional growth!\nPay: $20.00 - $24.99 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you at least 55 years of age?\nUnder federal law, this is an\nexperienced older worker program,\nand applicants must be a minimum\nage of 55 to be considered; do you\nmeet the minimum age (55)\nrequirement?\nWork Location: In person","company":"New Solutions Aces Program","rawCompany":"new solutions aces program","city":"Bemidji","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T16:26:17.606Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"},{"code":"43-9061.00","title":"Office Clerks, General","slug":"office-clerks-general"}],"industries":[{"code":"924120","title":"Administration of Conservation Programs","slug":"administration-of-conservation-programs"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Support Specialist AMN1-027","description":"Overview\nDisclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.\nThis position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.\nResponsibilities Work closely with staff within the team to delivers Farm Bill programs to producers.\nIncumbent reviews accuracy of documentation, compliance with regulations, and justification of vouchers, invoices, claims, statements and miscellaneous paperwork associated with program contracts; reviews/uploads program information into applicable database; and forwards completed document to financial management staff for payment. 40%\nOversee calendar management and schedule appointments or meetings for team members, ensuring optimal time management.\nAssemble contract folders according to program guidelines; review practice components to financial cost data; identify discrepancies to be fix prior to payment obligation. 25%\nCompile supporting documents to validate payment requests, ensure that payment requests comply with contract provisions and are within spending limits prior to submission of paymen 15%\nTrack contract activities for progress and spot checking; compile findings into reports 10%\nServe as \"backup\" for reception, mailing, and record management. Assist with processing forms, maintaining program files, facilitate re-organization of all field office files to meet established protocol and maintain ledgers for training, and workload/program contracts 10%\nRequirements Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Microsoft Office and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Use of office automation equipment including scanner, and printer. Knowledge of computer internet security/ cyber security. Capable of basic letter writing and proficiency in written and verbal communications. OR HS/GED Degree in Business or Financial Management, Office Administration or related field of study.\nMust possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position. This may require the operation of a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight hours. Skill in operating personal computer software, as well as simple programming (including word processing, spreadsheets, email, file transfers, internet, time keeping, and databases), to research, tabulate, and analyze economic data, prepare correspondence, finalize documents, and foster work improvement. Other Requirements: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. 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