District Conservationist (Soil Conservationist/Natural Resources Specialist)

USDA employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section. These position(s) will be located in the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office serving as a Natural Resource Specialist/Soil Conservationist, District Conservationist. Provides expert conservation planning and technical assistance to landowners. Duty Locations: Walpole, NH (1 Vacancy) Bloomsburg, PA (1 Vacancy) Rutland, VT (1 Vacancy) PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This position includes a direct supervisory component. Supervises federal employees across multiple field offices, providing direction, oversight, and performance management. Reviews work products for accuracy, quality, and adherence to policy; provides corrective guidance when needed. Develops training plans to ensure staff competency in conservation planning, technical standards, and program delivery. Resolves employee concerns, grievances, and workload issues to maintain an effective and equitable work environment. Applies advanced natural resources, soil conservation, ecological sciences, and engineering Job Approval Authority (JAA) to design, certify, and oversee conservation practices in accordance with FOTG standards. Leads Conservation Planning Phases I–III, including resource inventory, problem analysis, alternatives development, and selection of conservation systems. Leads interagency collaboration to deliver conservation programs and technical assistance to private landowners. Prepares conservation plans, technical determinations, contract documentation, and compliance reports that clearly communicate requirements and decisions. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below. Basic Requirement: GS-0401: Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Education Requirement - 0457: Degree: oil conservation or a related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering. The study must have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science; OR Combination of Education and Experience: At least 30 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education comparable to a 4 year degree. Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science. Evaluation of Education: Education that provided specialized knowledge and skills in soil and water conservation is more valuable than education that imparted broad but general knowledge and skills. Courses in soil fertility, soil chemistry, soil genesis, plant physiology, plant science, and field crops are examples of specialized courses that contribute towards meeting the required 12 semester hours as described above. Courses in the physical sciences or engineering such

Salaire : $74,678 – $131,790/Per Year

Do you want to work for a premier conservation agency whose mission is to "help people help the land?" 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. As part of USDA's new Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Mission Area, NRCS has 3,000 locations and covers every county in the U.S. We help stewards of agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest lands to plan and implement proven conservation systems through technical and financial assistance designed to enhance productivity, improve soil and water health, and restore wetlands and wildlife habitat. We need people who are committed to action through public service to help ensure that all of us enjoy the benefits that come from a healthy environment an