Soil Conservationist

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After completing the form, submit all required documents, including your resume, transcripts, proof of enrollment, and any other relevant materials electronically
Must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or lawfully permitted to work in the United States as a permanent resident or authorized employee
Must be registered with Selective Service (if applicable)
Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
Must successfully complete a one-year trial period
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Duty Location may change based upon training needs or upon conversion to competitive service
Applicants must have completed a degree from an accredited education institution
Fields of study relevant to this position include soil conservation, agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, agricultural engineering, or related discipline
GS-05: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in soil conservation or a combination of education and experience
GS-07: Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or one year of graduate-level education in soil conservation or a related discipline
GS-09: Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree in soil conservation or a directly related discipline

Salary for this position will vary depending on the assigned grade (GS-05 through GS-09) and locality
Locality pay adjustments will be applied based on the assigned duty station
USDA may also offer recruitment or relocation incentives, as well as the potential for Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility based on conversion to permanent status

By conducting environmental assessments and implementing sustainable conservation issues, management practices, and land conservation initiatives, you will directly contribute to preserving our nation’s natural resources
Your efforts will play a crucial role in ensuring that our landscapes are well-prepared for future generations
You will tackle complex conservation management challenges, work on high-impact projects, and gain the skills to lead within a mission-driven organization
Work with farmers and other landowners to develop conventional conservation plans addressing common resource concerns; provide information concerning Farm Bill and State Conservation Programs
Develop conservation contracts according to the NRCS Conservation Program Contracting Manual
Fully uses Toolkit/protracts programs in documenting and managing conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center
Conduct regular follow-up on all scheduled practices assigned and develop operation and maintenance agreements for all planned and contracted structural practices
Perform annual contract reviews on all assigned contracts to ensure that contract schedules are followed and practices are being maintained according to NRCS standards and specifications
Complete highly erodible land (HEL) and Wetland Determinations and annual Farm Service Agency (FSA) Compliance Checks for HEL and Wetlands

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