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Office Clerk- 

Tri-Basin NRD seeks candidates for the position of office clerk at the Elwood USDA-NRCS office.  Full-time job with generous benefits package.  Typing, filing, general office skills needed.  Ag, legal, or real estate background helpful.  Send resumes by Feb 6 to jthorburn@tribasinnrd.org or Tri-Basin NRD, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege NE 68949 EOE/ADA.

Full Description

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The employee's time is divided between NRD programs and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assistance, as provided in the Cooperative Working Agreement between the NRCS and the NRD, dated February 11, 1997. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday position.  The number of hours worked will be determined by the NRD based upon the workload of both the NRD and NRCS and the availability of funds. The employee will be administratively responsible to the NRD Office Manager and the General Manager. While performing duties relating to NRCS programs, the employee will be under the guidance and direction of NRCS personnel. All persons hired for this position must be able to obtain federal government information technology security clearance.

DUTIES FOR THE NRD AND THE NRCS:

  • Greet public and answer calls for the office.
  • Receive incoming mail and packages and dispatch out-going mail.
  • Type letters, reports, and other documents from rough drafts. Follow proper office procedures.
  • Maintain general and case files and set up folders as prescribed by established NRCS guidelines. This includes the maintenance of handbooks and disposition of file material as shown in NRCS disposal schedules or as directed.
  • Computer input of accomplishments and information from NRCS daily diaries and time sheets.
  • Assist in assembling data for District and NRCS reports. Assist with computer input of progress and other reports.
  • Take minutes or meeting notes during staff meetings and other government meetings.
  • Take proper care of assigned equipment.

TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB DUTIES:

  • Take care of any district business such as requests for district equipment, take inventory, etc.
  • Sell articles offered by the NRD such as flags, trees, etc., and complete sales tickets.
  • Send transmittal sheets to the NRD headquarters office weekly (as needed) and at end of month.
  • Maintain accounts receivable ledger and send "Record of Accounts Receivable" form at the end of each month to the NRD headquarter office.
  • Hand out trees distributed through the field offices.
  • Take orders for trees from the public and submit them to the NRD office.
  • Maintain District and NRCS files, well registration records and other materials as directed. Provide copies of such records to NRCS staff, NRD staff and the public, to the extent allowed by law, upon request.
  • Incur no obligations for the NRD except as authorized by the General Manager.
  • Maintain own time report, which must be verified by NRCS supervisor.

MAY BE TRAINED FOR DUTIES SUCH AS:

  • Prepare orders for supplies through USDA.
  • Measure acreage from aerial photos using computer Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Reduce field survey notes and make necessary computations.
  • Input and assemble conservation plans and program contracts on computer.
  • Assemble and photocopy aerial photographs and other supporting materials for cost-share contracts and reports.
  • Assist with wetland identification, highly erodible land determinations and appeals.
  • Gather all pertinent data for cost-share programs.
  • Operate and maintain computers and other office equipment.
  • Assist with educational events, such as Water Jamboree and Rainwater Basin Conservation Day.

DUTIES PARTICULAR TO THE HOLDREGE FIELD OFFICE CLERK:

  • Administrative assistant to the District Conservationist with the plan of operation, performance appraisals, staff meetings, combined F.O. reports, and workload analysis updates.
  • Arrange for staff meetings and other meetings at Holdrege.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Lifting 25 pounds from ground level to overhead.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time behind a computer screen.
  • Ability to fold, stuff, and postmark large mailings.
  • Ability to communicate in person, and by telephone, computer, email, and correspondence to exchange information and ideas and to promote agency needs, plans, and objectives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • The employee is expected to comply with the Tri-Basin NRD’s personnel policies, drug-free and alcohol-free workplace policies, anti-harassment, and safety policies. The employee is also expected to comply with all workplace policies of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. While representing the District and the NRCS, the employee will conduct him or herself in a professional manner and avoid actions or comments that would reflect unfavorably on the NRD or NRCS.
  • As a condition of employment, the individual must be able to provide the required documentation establishing citizenship or the authorization to work in the United States. Additionally, they must be successful in obtaining security clearance to allow access to a federal computer system.