Application Window: 02/12/2024 to 02/26/2024
What:
“The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), works in close partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest managers, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and other federal agencies to create and maintain healthy and productive working landscapes.”
“We need people who are committed to action through public service– people who help ensure that all of us enjoy the benefits that come from a healthy environment and productive agriculture. Please consider joining us and helping to make a difference for generations to come.”
Duties:
- Works with farmers and other landowners to develop conventional conservation plans addressing common resource concerns; provides information concerning Farm Bill and State Conservation Programs.
- Develops conservation contracts according to the NRCS Conservation Program Contracting Manual.
- Fully utilizes Toolkit/protracts programs in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center.
- Conducts regular follow-up on all scheduled practices assigned and develops operation and maintenance agreements for all structural practices planned and contracted.
- Performs annual contract reviews on all assigned contracts to ensure contract schedules are followed and that practice are being maintained according to NRCS standards and specifications.
- Completes highly erodible land (HEL) and Wetland Determinations and annual Farm Service Agency (FSA) Compliance Checks for HEL and Wetlands.
For more information on necessary qualifications visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/775725100
How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/775725100#how-to-apply