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Civil Engineering Technician

National Experienced Workforce SolutionsWashington, DC

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Job Description

Civil Engineering Technician
ID:ADC1-S&T-CED-043Location:WashingtonProgram:ACE
Wage/Hr:$25.00Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55

Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.

This 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.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience OR AA Degree in Engineering or colosely related.

  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Duties:

This role will work 100% on site at the NRCS State office located at Lincoln Mall, Suite 160, Lincoln NE 68508 and conducts soil mechanics testing to support the planning, design, and installation of Watershed and Farm Bill projects for NRCS State and Field Offices in further assistance to landowners and sponsors.

  • Support landowners and Sponsors by conducting soil mechanics tests for index properties. Tests will generally include gradation analysis, Atterberg limits, fine specific gravity, and Standard Proctor density.   80%
  • Work with staff Geotechnical Engineers to analyze and review test results for interpolation and accuracy.   10%
  • Provide soil mechanics testing to State NRCS employees in the laboratory.   10%
Other:
  • annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training.
  • Travel Requirements: No travel will be required for this position.
  • Overnight travel: .
  • Health and Safety Considerations: All safety training will be performed by NDCSMC staff after Enrollee onboards.
  • Required Safety Gear: Required safety equipment is available in the Soil Mechanics Laboratory.
  • Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

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