Indiana County Conservation District

Conservation Program Specialist (Delegated Programs Focus)

Indiana, PA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

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About the role

The position will assist with the review of permit applications, field inspections, complaint investigations, permit tracking, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, and public outreach activities associated with delegated programs.

Office work is performed in a collaborative professional office environment with regular interaction among District staff, partner agencies, municipalities, landowners, contractors, consultants, developers, permit applicants, and members of the public.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, partner agencies, permit applicants, contractors, consultants, landowners, public officials, and members of the public.

Employees may occasionally be required to utilize a personal vehicle for field work or travel purposes when a District vehicle is unavailable.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to operate computers, tablets, office equipment, GPS equipment, cameras, measuring devices, and other field or technical equipment as required.
Ability to safely conduct inspections, field investigations, compliance reviews, and technical assistance activities in varying weather conditions and environmental settings.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

The position will work closely with permit applicants, consultants, engineers, contractors, municipalities, landowners, developers, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.
Review permit applications, plans, reports, calculations, and supporting documentation for completeness and regulatory compliance.
Conduct site inspections associated with delegated programs and prepare inspection reports and related documentation.
Respond to permit applicants, consultants, contractors, municipalities, landowners, developers, and the public regarding delegated program requirements and procedures.
Assist with complaint investigations, compliance inspections, enforcement documentation, and corrective action follow-up activities.
Prepare technical correspondence, review letters, permit recommendations, notices of deficiency, notices of violation, and other regulatory communications.
Coordinate with DEP, municipalities, consultants, contractors, engineers, and other agencies as necessary to facilitate permit reviews and project compliance.
Monitor projects during implementation to ensure compliance with permit requirements, approved plans, and regulatory standards.

This listing is sourced directly from Indiana County Conservation District's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.