Position Description and Application Information
Open & closing dates 07/02/2024 to 07/16/2024
Salary
$49,025 - $77,955 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location: Champaign, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses may be authorized as allowable by Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and USDA policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
- Provides assistance to producers and field offices on wetland conservation activities associated with the Swampbuster provisions of the Food. Security Act, as amended.
- Primary tasks involve gathering information for and issuing wetland determinations, completing scope· and effect evaluations, and other related activities.
- Gathers the necessary data and works in the field with producers and other NRCS personnel to conduct on-site investigations for wetland determinations.
- Independently services requests for reconsideration of determinations the employee has issued.
- Maintains liaison with other NRCS specialists regarding wetland related activities.
- Develops and maintain effective working relationships with partners such as Conservation Districts, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Enters data into the wetland tracker tool.
- Works individually and as a member of a tean1 to develop and implement ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the products and services provided to internal and external customers.
- Assists with the safety program of the field or area office as assigned. Complies with safety requirements as outlined in national and state policies.
