JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the State Conservationist's office, assigned to a field office or area office in the assigned state, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position serves as Resource Conservationist to the assigned Area, providing technical expertise to the field and area staff in conservation planning and application, quality assurance, contracting, performance reporting, and geographic information system (i.e., ArcGIS), etc. MAJOR DUTIES: Provides guidance to assigned technical staff, Field Offices, Area Offices, and the Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) in the assessment, planning, development, and application of conservation plans. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.