Soil Conservationist (State Resource Conservationist)

natural resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) • Full-time • Columbia, South Carolina • $103.41k - $134.44k / year • 2w ago

Soil Conservationist (State Resource Conservationist)

This position is located on the Leadership Team of the State Conservationist (STC) with the natural resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The purpose of this position is to serve as the State Resource Conservationist, formulating, recommending, and implementing policy and procedures applicable to resource conservation planning activities and various program activities.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/20/2024 to 01/03/2025

Summary

Serve as the State Resource Conservationist, formulating, recommending, and implementing policy and procedures applicable to resource conservation.

Duties

Directs resource conservation planning, biology, and plant technology state specialists and coordinates their activities to assist the field staff in the implementation of a comprehensive conservation program.
Manages staff resources by monitoring budgets and funding requests, organizing work, and controlling work products so that the resulting plans are in conformance with existing laws, rules and regulations, guidelines, and policy.
Provides guidance and direction for the use of automated programs such as but not limited to: nutrient manual planning, erosion prediction, energy tools, and soil tillage intensity rating.
Provides overall leadership of program activities, making work assignments, evaluating performance, interviewing candidates and making selections, and determining training needs.

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 II certification according to the guidelines in Part 409.3 of the General Manual.

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.

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 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of 01/03/2025.

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.

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