Maryland State Office

Description

The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for application processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:a. Development of CNMP’s. Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include: (i) Background and Site Information; (ii) Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage; (iii) Farmstead Safety and Security; (iv) Land Treatment Practices; (v) Soil and Risk Assessment Analyses; (vi) Nutrient Management according to the criteria in the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice (Code 590); (vii) Feed Management (Optional); (viii) Other Utilization Options (Optional); (ix) Recordkeeping; and (x) References.For more detailed information, see: http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver2.pdf b. Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others
• Unrestricted

Contact

Denise Parker <br/>Grants and Agreements Specialist <br/>Phone 443 482-2921
DENISE.PARKER@MD.USDA.GOV