Soil Conservationist (District Conservationist)

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRCS in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking a Soil Conservationist to support Conservation Districts within the managerial unit and help develop a comprehensive natural resources conservation program, aligning land-use practices with land capability and landowner needs.

The position involves managing agricultural resources and implementing soil and water conservation plans to promote sound land use in harmony with landowners.

Responsibilities

• Soil Conservationist responsible for the overall management of agricultural resources and implementation of soil and water conservation plans.
• Supports Conservation Districts within the managerial unit in the development of a comprehensive natural resources conservation program and performs 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.

Job description

Open: August 31, 2026 — Closes: September 8, 2026

Summary

This position is in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), located in Cheyenne, Utah. The selected candidate supports Conservation Districts within the managerial unit in the development of a comprehensive natural resources conservation program. The selected candidate also performs 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

Serves as a Soil Conservationist responsible for the overall management of agricultural resources and implementation of soil and water conservation plans.