Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Specialist
Core
Oversee delivery of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to improve private landowners' ability to restore and enhance grasslands through working lands programs.
Role type
Program Specialist (Conservation)
Builds
Working lands conservation projects on private land
Domain
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Conservation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
NRCS program delivery, landowner enrollment, conservation plan review, grant fund management, GIS coordination, biological outcome evaluation, agricultural/ranching knowledge, contract compliance review
Preferred skills
Biology/ecology degree, experience with USDA Conservation Programs, ArcGIS proficiency, travel for field events
Technologies
ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Zoom, Teams
Responsibilities
Oversee RCPP implementation and ensure projects meet program goals; Review and validate landowner applications and treatment designs against NRCS standards; Manage RCPP funding allocation and reimbursement requests; Coordinate with GIS and science staff for project documentation and biological outcome evaluation; Provide technical support and training to partners and producers; Ensure compliance with environmental policies and threatened/endangered species regulations; Prepare and submit program activity reports.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on program management