Position Description and Application Information
Open & closing dates
04/24/2024 to 05/07/2024
Salary
$39,576 - $71,999 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 7
Locations
4 vacancies in the following locations:
Dover Foxcroft, ME;
Lewiston, ME;
Presque Isle, ME;
Big Rapids, MI
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—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
- Assists in conducting field investigations, surveys, and assembly of data needed in the development of conservation practices for structural solutions to problems with water quality, erosion, drainage, and irrigation.
- Works with landowners on the application and maintenance of conservation practices common to the work unit area. Independently explains cost-share payment procedures to the landowner/producer.
- Schedules follow up with landowners or operators to check progress of conservation practices that are under construction.
- Gathers and compiles planning data on rural and/or urban sites, including physical features under guidance of a supervisor or higher-graded specialist for evaluation and development of natural resources conservation plans.
- Provides information to farmers, ranchers and other rural residents on the kinds of assistance available from NRCS and other USDA agencies, including nature of programs and how and where to apply for assistance.
