Individual tasks related to the duty. Develop, update, and provide staff training on standard operating procedures for core program activities. Establish and maintain case, inspection, and resolution data in an accurate and timely manner Improve document generation and management systems used by the program. Collect and publish performance metrics via annual reporting template(s) and departmental scorecards. Communicate programmatic progress and staff performance to leadership in a clear and consistent manner. Establish metrics and systems for the evaluation of the quality, quantity, and timeliness of work being performed and utilize this information in biweekly intentional conversations with staff. Refresh strategic analysis of program strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and facilitate course corrections. Maintain public facing web content associated with the Right to Farm program. Implement program document retention schedule, FOIA requests, and electronic file management procedures. Ensure current strategic alignment between programmatic mission, goals, and day to day operations. Participate in lean process improvement efforts. Duty 4 GAAMPs – General Summary of Duty 4 10 % of Time Facilitate the GAAMPs annual review process. Individual tasks related to the duty. Maintain directory of individuals on each GAAMP review committee Coordinate the GAAMPs annual review process with committee chairpersons Participate in GAAMPs review process as a representative of MDARD or subject matter expert to incorporate feedback on practical of GAAMPs on Michigan farms. Facilitate presentations of proposed edits to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development. Duty 5 Outreach – General Summary of Duty 5 10 % of Time Right to Farm outreach. Individual tasks related to the duty. Participate in training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings for farmers, other agency staff, and agri-businesses on agricultural non-point pollution problems and applicable pollution prevention and control measures. Develop training materials and present information to MDARD field inspectors, conservation district technicians, and other agency staff on GAAMPs and other farm management practices to prevent pollution. Review risk assessment materials used by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Program for GAAMP conformance issues and make recommendations for resolution. Provide education and outreach for locally elected officials and other stakeholders. Duty 6 - Biosolids General Summary of Duty 6 5 % of Time Provide oversight for MDARD’s role in education and technical assistance in Michigan’s Biosolids land-application Program. Individual tasks related to the duty. Participate in quarterly Biosolids Program Committee meetings. Provide education and technical assistance information to the biosolids industry, farm community, and other stakeholders. Coordinate education and outreach activities and communications materials.
Individual tasks related to the duty. Develop, update, and provide staff training on standard operating procedures for core program activities. Establish and maintain case, inspection, and resolution data in an accurate and timely manner Improve document generation and management systems used by the program. Collect and publish performance metrics via annual reporting template(s) and departmental scorecards. Communicate programmatic progress and staff performance to leadership in a clear and consistent manner. Establish metrics and systems for the evaluation of the quality, quantity, and timeliness of work being performed and utilize this information in biweekly intentional conversations with staff. Refresh strategic analysis of program strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and facilitate course corrections. Maintain public facing web content associated with the Right to Farm program. Implement program document retention schedule, FOIA requests, and electronic file management procedures. Ensure current strategic alignment between programmatic mission, goals, and day to day operations. Participate in lean process improvement efforts. Duty 4 – GAAMPs General Summary of Duty 4 10 % of Time Facilitate the GAAMPs annual review process. Individual tasks related to the duty. Maintain directory of individuals on each GAAMP review committee Coordinate the GAAMPs annual review process with committee chairpersons Participate in GAAMPs review process as a representative of MDARD or subject matter expert to incorporate feedback on practical of GAAMPs on Michigan farms. Facilitate presentations of proposed edits to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development. Duty 5 – Outreach General Summary of Duty 5 10 % of Time Right to Farm outreach. Individual tasks related to the duty. Participate in training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings for farmers, other agency staff, and agri-businesses on agricultural non-point pollution problems and applicable pollution prevention and control measures. Develop training materials and present information to MDARD field inspectors, conservation district technicians, and other agency staff on GAAMPs and other farm management practices to prevent pollution. Review risk assessment materials used by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Program for GAAMP conformance issues and make recommendations for resolution. Provide education and outreach for locally elected officials and other stakeholders. Duty 6 - Biosolids General Summary of Duty 6 5 % of Time Provide oversight for MDARD’s role in education and technical assistance in Michigan’s Biosolids land-application Program. Individual tasks related to the duty. Participate in quarterly Biosolids Program Committee meetings. Provide education and technical assistance information to the biosolids industry, farm community, and other stakeholders. Coordinate education and outreach activities and communications materials.
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