Soil Conservationist

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Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Department Of Agriculture Full time
Summary

The incumbent will serve as a Soil Conservationist assisting the District Conservationist in developing and carrying out a coordinated natural resources conservation program tailored to customers' needs and meeting USDA and NRCS requirements.



Duties
  • Performs annual contract reviews on all assigned contracts to ensure contract schedules are followed and that practices are being maintained according to NRCS Standards and specifications.
  • Address resource concerns and explains cost-share programs and payment procedures to applicants and contract holders.
  • Enters conservation planning data and applied practices into the field office computer system.
  • Provide assistance in administrative, fiscal, and technical responsibilities for a wide variety of farm bill and NRCS programs.
  • Consistently communicates and treats customers in a courteous tactful, and respectful manner.
  • Works with farmers and other landowners to develop conventional conservation plans addressing resource concerns.
  • Develops conservation contracts according to the NRCS Conservation Program Contracting Manual.
  • Conducts regular follow-up on all scheduled practices assigned;.
  • Develops operation and maintenance agreements for all structural practices planned and contracted.