Lead Soil & Resource Conservation Strategist

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Champaign, IL seeks a District Conservationist to lead conservation planning across counties, coordinating with landowners and partners to develop integrated natural resource programs. You will supervise federal staff, set performance standards, and ensure delivery of Farm Bill programs in accordance with guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration with tribal and local partners to sustain soil, water, and habitat

Qualifications

• Experience applying conservation practices and planning.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and coordinate with partners.
• Knowledge of Farm Bill programs and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop conservation systems and practice implementation with landowners.
• Supervise federal employees and set performance standards.
• Coordinate interagency delivery of conservation assistance.
• Lead conservation planning and collaboration with tribes and partners.
• Ensure compliance with Field Office Technical Guide standards.

Skills

Conservation planning

Leadership

Supervision

Interagency collaboration

Education

Soil conservation degree

Soil science/natural resource discipline

Job description

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Champaign, IL seeks a District Conservationist to lead conservation planning across counties, coordinating with landowners and partners to develop integrated natural resource programs. You will supervise federal staff, set performance standards, and ensure delivery of Farm Bill programs in accordance with guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration with tribal and local partners to sustain soil, water, and habitat