Agricultural Development & Stewardship Asst.

Under the direction of a supervisory official in the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC), in but not of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. Work assignments may include assisting with policy and regulation development, providing knowledgeable and accurate technical assistance to the general public and preserved farmland owners, processing post-preservation applications, conducting research, and creating reports. Developing a full working knowledge of and expertise in SADC-related statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures is required. The ability to successfully communicate, draft correspondence, accurately input data into a database and Excel spreadsheets, review reports, and utilize web-based applications will be necessary.
Access to a state-issued vehicle and/or rental car and necessary equipment (laptop and mobile phone) are provided.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of farming-related or land conservation-related experience. Knowledge of soils and/or natural resource conservation and farming policy development a plus.
Candidate must have the ability to perform farm site visits and walk several miles over uneven ground.
LICENSE: Candidate will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Interested applicants must email a cover letter, including the announcement number, resume, and transcripts by the closing date of this Notice of Job Vacancy to njdajobs@ag.nj.gov.
NJ SAME Program applicants must email a cover letter, including the announcement number, resume, transcripts, and approved, signed copy of SAME Program eligibility documentation (Schedule A Letter or Schedule B letter) by the closing date of this Notice of Job Vacancy to njdajobs@ag.nj.gov.
For additional information, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, SAME@csc.nj.gov , or
(833) 691-0404.