Agronomist

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a qualified professional to develop and provide technical guidance, coordination, and integration of agronomic programs in conservation planning and application.

The role emphasizes technology development, training, and quality assurance across the area, ensuring soil and vegetation interpretations are established, revised, and aligned with land use needs for crop, hay, mined lands and related fields.

Job description

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to develop and provide technical guidance, coordination, and integration of the Agronomic programs in conservation planning and application, technology development and training, and quality assurance to all personnel within the assigned area, or field office.

Major Duties

Develop and provide guidance on the establishment, revision, and correlation of soil and vegetative interpretations for all crop land, hay land, mined land, and other related lands.