Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services

Objective

The Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program is a cost effective and efficient program that allows the Forest Service to acquire skilled personnel (age 55 and older) with “ready to apply knowledge.” The agency has Master Agreements with two non-profit organizations. By creating Supplemental Project Agreements, all agency units can gain access to the partner’s ACES enrollees. Each unit has a designated ACES Regional Coordinator, which provides updated program guidance to establish consistency within their Region.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization

Enrollees are enrolled in a program administered by non-profit organizations through Participating Agreements. Enrollees cannot perform inherently governmental functions and cannot displace federal positions or existing contracts for services. A non-displacement compliance certification document must be signed by a line officer (or equivalent) for all positions and attached to each SPA or modification that extends or adds positions. SPAs cannot exceed the Master Agreement end date. All positions are competitive.

Assistance Types

• Other Financial Assistance

Program Contact

tina.j.terrell@usda.gov
703-604-4802