soil conservationist

The organizational location of this position is: this position is located in the State Conservationist office, assigned to a field office or area office in the assigned state, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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

• Assists in gathering and assembling preliminary data for all resource concerns for use in developing complete basic farm conservation plans.
• Understands all applicable NRCS and Farm Bill programs available to address resource concerns and explains cost share programs and payment procedures to applicants and contract holders.
• Carries out a follow-up schedule for applying soil conservation practices in accordance with plan and contract schedules.
• With supervision, utilizes most current technology programs in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center.