Soil Conservationist

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Kaunakakai (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Hawaii seeks a District Conservationist to guide conservation programs within the district, coordinate with conservation districts, and develop an integrated natural resources plan aligned with landowner needs.

The role focuses on expert professional duties to implement sound land use and conservation treatment, lead project designs, and ensure compliance with program standards across counties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares conservation practice designs and supporting documentation for a wide variety of projects to meet specific practice needs.

Job description

Open: September 2, 2026 — Closes: September 9, 2026

Summary

The incumbent serves as a District Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service assisting the Conservation Districts within the managerial unit, consisting of one or more counties or districts, in the development of a comprehensive natural resources conservation program; and performs expert professional duties to achieve an integrated system of sound land use and conservation treatment in harmony with the capability and needs of the land and landowner.

Major Duties

Prepares conservation practice designs and supporting documentation for a wide variety of projects to meet specific practice needs.