Soil Conservationist
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location: Illinois cities of Belvidere, Decatur, Newton, and Rushville
Closing Date: October 14, 2020
Contact: Christopher Fiedler, Christopher.Fiedler@usda.gov, (816) 926-6398
Term/Grade: GS 5-7
Position Summary:
This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures.
Major Duties:
- 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.
See announcement and apply here.
