CRP & Wetland Conservation Field Specialist

Lewis-and-Clark-Community-College; Martinsville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Lewis & Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Center seeks a Land Conservation Specialist to deliver conservation planning and technical assistance to USDA-NRCS across eight counties in Illinois. The role emphasizes CRP/WRE program support, field visits, documentation, and multi-county coordination.

The LCS will assist with outreach, reporting, and program monitoring, while developing NRCS objectives and maintaining strong stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resources field; biology/ecology/forestry background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of natural resources management and conservation practices.
• Experience with CRP and/or Farm Bill programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide conservation technical assistance for CRP and WRE programs.
• Conduct field visits and develop conservation plans for landowners.
• Document practice conditions and support NRCS reporting and monitoring.
• Coordinate across multiple counties to implement conservation practices.
• Assist with outreach, training, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS mapping

Illinois plant ID

Education

B.S. in natural resources

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Lewis & Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Center seeks a Land Conservation Specialist to deliver conservation planning and technical assistance to USDA-NRCS across eight counties in Illinois. The role emphasizes CRP/WRE program support, field visits, documentation, and multi-county coordination.

The LCS will assist with outreach, reporting, and program monitoring, while developing NRCS objectives and maintaining strong stakeholder relations.