Lead Soil Conservation & Field Operations Manager

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA) Missoula Area 1 is seeking a GS-13 level leader to oversee field operations and programs across the state area. You will help formulate state-wide operations and manage budgets while ensuring equitable service delivery to all customers.

Qualifications include a degree in soil conservation or related natural resource discipline and one year specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, with strong leadership and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience requirement: GS-13 requires one year at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience in field operations, program development, and budget execution.
• Ability to explain soil and water conservation concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations and staff for natural resource conservation programs.
• Analyze workloads to develop annual work plans within funding and staffing constraints.
• Provide technical guidance on natural resource conservation topics.
• Explain complex soil and water conservation issues to diverse groups to support agency goals.

Skills

Specialized leadership experience in N

Budget management

Staff management

Communication to diverse groups

Education

Degree in soil conservation or related natural resource discipline

Job description

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA) Missoula Area 1 is seeking a GS-13 level leader to oversee field operations and programs across the state area. You will help formulate state-wide operations and manage budgets while ensuring equitable service delivery to all customers.

Qualifications include a degree in soil conservation or related natural resource discipline and one year specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, with strong leadership and analytical capabilities.