Conservation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Spencer, United States National Experienced Workforce Solutions Full time
Job Title: Resource Conservationist

Join National Experienced Workforce Solutions in a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. As a Resource Conservationist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a grant administered program.

About the Role

This position provides technical assistance support for the delivery of NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs at the Field Office and Area level. You will work closely with NRCS staff to implement the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical assistance to NRCS staff in implementing EQIP and CSP programs
  • Conduct resource data collection and analysis, decision support documentation, conservation plan and contract development, status reviews of planned practices, and case file management
  • Assist in providing training on EQIP and CSP program delivery to NRCS field staff
  • Coordinate and conduct outreach events, and perform informational duties such as writing conservation success stories and news articles
  • Perform quality assurance reviews of EQIP and CSP program delivery at the Field Office level
Requirements
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in conservation planning associated with soil and water natural resources, or a BA/BS Degree in Biologist or natural resources related field
  • Valid State Driver's license
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint
What We Offer
  • Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period
  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period
About Us

National Experienced Workforce Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies.



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