Soil Conservationist

Farm Service Agency • Full-time • Pittsfield, Massachusetts • $40.74k - $80.24k / year • 1w ago

Soil Conservationist

Department of Agriculture

Summary

This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures.

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/26/2024 to 01/10/2025

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
Incumbent is required to obtain Conservation Planning Level 3 certification.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade, specialized experience and/or education.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Attention to Detail
Conservation Planning
Oral Communication
Technical Competence

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by the closing date of this announcement.

Required Documents

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete.

Resume that includes personal information, education, and detailed work experience related to this position.
If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts.

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