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  • Soil Conservationist (Direct Hire; 14 vacancies), Natural Resource Conservation Service (throughout IL; positions filled as applicants are evaluated)

    Jan 8, 2021 4:45 pm by Susan HelminkJobs

    Overview

    • Open & closing dates

       01/08/2021 to 07/15/2021 [do not wait until July 15 to apply.  Applicants will be referred every couple weeks and positions will be filled as applicants are evaluated.]

    • https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/588654100 
    • Service

      Competitive

    • Pay scale & grade

      GS 5 - 9

    • Salary

      $35,265 to $69,462 per year

    • Appointment type

      Permanent

    • Work schedule

      Full-Time

    Locations

    14 vacancies in the following locations:

    •  
      Aledo, IL
    •  
      Anna, IL
    •  
      Benton, IL
    •  
      Champaign, IL
    •  
      Effingham, IL
    •  
      Hillsboro, IL
    •  
      Jacksonville, IL
    •  
      Macomb, IL
    •  
      Morrison, IL
    •  
      Normal, IL
    •  
      Paris, IL
    •  
      Pinckneyville, IL
    •  
      Sycamore, IL
    •  
      Tuscola, IL
    Relocation expenses reimbursed

    No

    Telework eligible

    Yes as determined by agency policy

     

    Duties

    Summary

    This vacancy will be filled using the Office of Personnel Management's Direct-Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

    Learn more about this agency

    Responsibilities

    • Assists in gathering and assembling preliminary data for all resource concerns for use in developing complete basic farm conservation plans.
    • Understands all applicable NRCS and Farm Bill programs available to address resource concerns and explains cost share programs and payment procedures to applicants and contract holders.
    • Carries out a follow-up schedule for applying soil conservation practices in accordance with plan and contract schedules.
    • With supervision, utilizes most current technology programs in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center.

    Travel Required

    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

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