Civil Engineer

Civil EngineerID:AWV1-015Location:Cross LanesProgram:ACEWage/Hr:$50.00Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through apartnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement betweenNRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers andlandowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground.This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field officesand ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCSstaff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practiceimplementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand ordisaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities forfarmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) hasspecialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time andpart-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of FederalAgencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural ResourcesConservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who providetechnical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for theAgriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours perpay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optionalVision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours perpay period.Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions istemporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee isan at-will relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminateenrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and theAgency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ACES Enrollee is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEWSolutions. An ACES Enrollee is a participant in a grant program establishedthrough a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEWSolutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates.Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Civil and Ag Engineering. OR BA/BS Degreein Agricultural Engineering.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS AccessCivil 3D, ENG applications.Duties:Perform Civil/Ag Engineering.Perform or review the planning, design, and/or construction oversight ofengineering practices. 80%Assist with engineering training of NRCS staff. 10%Review draft versions of updated engineering conservation practicestandards, policy, and guidance. 10%Other:annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rightstraining.Travel Requirements: occasional travel to satisfy the duties of theposition.Overnight travel: Rarely.Health and Safety Considerations: Construction activities have health andsafety considerations, i.e. trench excavations.Required Safety Gear: hard hat, shoes, goggles/glasses, etc. forconstruction.Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of thisposition.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environmentfree from discrimination and harassment in any form administering ExperiencedWorker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEWSolutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equalopportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants inthe federal programs.