This position is on the State Resource Conservationist's staff, in the State office in Gainesville, FL, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
The incumbent provides technical expertise to staff in conservation planning and application, quality assurance, contracting, & geographic information system (i.e., ArcGIS), and the implementation of technology tools. Identify solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and resolves matters involving conservation plans.
Summary
Responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership, technical guidance, interpretations, and recommendations to staff, Field in the assessment, planning, development, and application of conservation plans.
- Assess, develop, and provide training in the ecological science practices including area and resource planning and application to NRCS staff and external stakeholders.
- Analyze the quality and quantity of resource plans, the application of resource systems, and all respective follow-up for the field offices within the area.
- Assist in field office program appraisals.
- Act as an area NRCS representative in establishing and maintaining positive working relations with other federal, state, local agencies, and organizations on problems of mutual interest.
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.
- Certification Requirements - Conservation Planning Level II (Certified Conservation Planner).
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education.
Education
You must submit a copy of your college transcripts or a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify all education requirements.
Duties
- Developing conservation plans for agricultural and urban areas.
- Speaking with groups on conservation topics at events such as committee meetings, tours, or demonstrations.
- Using automated systems or web-based programs such as GIS to complete work.
- Assisting with training for staff on technical aspects conservation programs.
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.
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official.
