Soil Conservationist: Lead Sustainable Land & Water Plans

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in the United States seeks a Soil Conservationist to manage agricultural resources and formulate soil and water conservation plans. You will guide landowners in implementing selected conservation alternatives and develop comprehensive district plans to support sound land use.

The role includes advising farm managers on land use regulations, overseeing farm bill programs, and supervising federal staff in a field office, ensuring coordination between state

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in soil and water conservation and related sciences.
• Experience advising landowners, farms, and groups on conservation planning.
• Ability to prepare conservation/resource management plans and provide implementation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Soil Conservationist managing agricultural resources and conservation plans.
• Provide guidance to landowners to implement conservation alternatives.
• Develop comprehensive Conservation Plans for District Projects.
• Advise farm managers and landowners on land use planning and regulations.
• Oversee farm bill program management and supervise field office staff.
• Coordinate with state and district employees for program delivery.

Skills

Soil conservation

Erosion control

Water quality improvements

Education

Soil conservation degree or related field

Job description

Natural Resources Conservation Service in the United States seeks a Soil Conservationist to manage agricultural resources and formulate soil and water conservation plans. You will guide landowners in implementing selected conservation alternatives and develop comprehensive district plans to support sound land use.

The role includes advising farm managers on land use regulations, overseeing farm bill programs, and supervising federal staff in a field office, ensuring coordination between state