Soil Conservationist (State Program Specialist)

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) • Full-time • Remote (Nevada) • $68.30k - $88.79k / year • 5d ago

Soil Conservationist (State Program Specialist)

As part of the state Programs Staff, this position is in a Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state, area, field, or district office. The NRCS mission is to provide resources to farmers and landowners to aid them with conservation. You will provide guidance to implement the various NRCS programs across the state.

An incentive of up to $7,500.00 per year for 3 years may be offered if determined eligible at the time of selection.

Summary

Responsibilities include:

Serve as the state program coordinator for the implementation of Farm Bill Programs and assists in any other conservation program related duties as directed.
Advise Assistant State Conservationist (ASTC)-Programs on aspects related to operation and management of Farm Bill Programs.
Review and make recommendations to ASTC-Programs per policy.
Responsible for developing the state's plan for conducting national quality reviews.
Conduct quality assurance reviews for compliance to program policies and procedures and report findings to the ASTC-Programs.
Develop and implement ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the products and/or services provided to internal and external customers.
Provide leadership in developing, updating, and improving statewide conservation policies through interpreting national policies related to Farm Bill program coordination.
Make recommendations to the ASTC-Programs regarding administrative changes needed to improve program quality, efficiency, effectiveness and quality of products.
Provide training to area and field office staffs on current policies and procedures related to conservation program implementation.

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.
The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain Conservation Planning Certification.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-11 grade level:
- Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service.
- Substitution of Education: You must possess at least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level:
- Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.

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.

Additional information

Locality Pay: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan.
Physical Demands: Work takes place in both office and field environments.
Work Environment: Work is usually performed in an office environment.

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.

Next steps

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.