This position is located in the Easements Program Division (EPD) under the Deputy Chief for Programs, National Headquarters, NRCS, Washington, D.C., Portland, OR, or Raleigh, NC. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with development of policy and support for the agency’s easement program.

• Provides leadership assisting in developing and maintaining Agency-wide policies and procedures for implementing and supporting easement programs, including activities related to realty acquisition and enforcement.
• Assists States with easement activities, training, and personnel development programs.
• Assists in assembling and disseminating pertinent information on assigned responsibilities.
• Assists in support and planning activities with Tribal, Federal, State and local agencies, and non-governmental entities.
• Develops policies of moderate to complex scope, which requires collaboration with others, independent research, policy analysis, evaluation of data, and development of analytical reports.