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Adams County Pa lists this SENIOR PLANNER RURAL DEVELOPMENT opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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SENIOR PLANNER RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Full Time Gettysburg, PA, US 1 Attachments
About the Role:
Assists the Rural Resources Manager in supporting the county’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program. This role focuses on the protection of productive farmland through conservation easements, land use planning, and coordination with landowners, public officials, and partner agencies. The planner will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal preservation policies and support long-term sustainability of agricultural lands.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, environmental science, agriculture, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in land use planning, farmland preservation, or environmental conservation preferred but not required.
Strong knowledge of agricultural practices, conservation easements, and land use regulations.
Responsibilities:
Support the administration of the county's Agricultural Land Preservation program in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Conducts rankings for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements.
Assists with inspections preserved farms to ensure ongoing compliance with easement terms.
Provide technical assistance and information to landowners interested in farmland preservation.
Maintain accurate records, GIS data, and documentation for preserved farms and easement transactions.
This position will have a private office space. However, this position requires a combination of solitary work and team collaboration with the four divisions of department, other county departments and their staff, and the public. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary.
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