Natural Resources Job Board

Position Title:   Agricultural Engineer/Technician 

Location:          County Welfare Road, Suite 200 • Leesport, PA 19533 • Tel 610-372-4657 

Website:            www.berkscd.com 

Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 Annual Gross 

Make a positive impact on Berks County’s agricultural community!  Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) is hiring a full-time Agricultural Engineer/Technician who will provide technical assistance to Berks County’s Agricultural Community.  Using Best Management Practice (BMP) design and implementation procedures, this role works closely with other Conservation District and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff.

Provide technical assistance in the planning, design, and construction of farming facilities using agricultural engineering BMPs.

Prepare designs of agricultural conservation practices and water quality BMPs, which are site-specific and require coordination among various groups and individuals.

Provide engineering assistance in conducting inventory and evaluation (I&E) investigations. 

Bachelor’s degree or technical training in agriculture engineering, civil engineering or other related field highly preferred.  

OR in lieu of a degree, demonstrated agricultural experience in areas such as water conservation/management and design and construction of farming facilities.

Experience in land surveying, data collection, and topographic map development.

CADD and specification writing experience preferred.  Willing to train.

Strong communication skills are necessary to work effectively with stakeholders and partners. 

Candidate must possess a valid PA driver’s license. 

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain.