Soil Conservationist

Summary

This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with Natural Resources Conservation Service policy and procedures.

Direct Hire Authority: This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct Hire Authority for this occupation.

Duties

• Assist in gathering and assembling preliminary data for all resource concerns for use in developing complete basic farm conservation plans, including conducting engineering surveys and preparing drawings for conservation practices common to the area.
• Utilize Toolkit/Protracts programs in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center.
• Carry out a follow-up schedule for applying soil conservation practices in accordance with plan and contract schedules.
• Work with District Conservationists to conduct environmental education on natural resource issues, water quality, and general conservation.

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