District Conservationist: Soil & Resource Stewardship

US Natural Resources Conservation Service; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Natural Resources Conservation Service in Elko, NV is seeking a District Conservationist to support the Conservation Districts within the manager unit by developing a comprehensive natural resources conservation program. The position requires a degree in soil conservation or a related field with specified course work and specialized experience in conservation planning.

Candidates should demonstrate ability to provide technical guidance, training, and ensure quality assurance across a wide

Qualifications

• Degree in soil conservation or related field with 30 semester hours in natural resources.
• At least 12 semester hours in soils and crops; 3 in soils and 3 in crops.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable equivalent to 4-year degree.
• Specialized experience in conservation planning for a wide geographic region.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and training in conservation planning.
• Support QA, contracting, performance reporting, and use of technology tools.

Skills

Conservation planning

Training delivery

Technical guidance

Quality assurance

Performance reporting

Contracting

Technology tools

Education

Soil conservation degree

Soils & crops coursework (12+ hrs)

Job description

US Natural Resources Conservation Service in Elko, NV is seeking a District Conservationist to support the Conservation Districts within the manager unit by developing a comprehensive natural resources conservation program. The position requires a degree in soil conservation or a related field with specified course work and specialized experience in conservation planning.

Candidates should demonstrate ability to provide technical guidance, training, and ensure quality assurance across a wide