Soil & Resource Conservation Specialist

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Ozona (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas seeks a professional to assist field offices with technical guidance and evaluation for Farm Bill Programs and Conservation Program contracting and implementation. The role emphasizes applying soil and water conservation principles and related sciences to conservation planning and program evaluation.

The candidate will provide technical assistance, help develop conservation plans for landowners and local groups, and assist in evaluating urban,

Qualifications

• Specialized Knowledge: soil and water conservation principles and related sciences such as biology, agronomy, forestry.
• Experience applying techniques from agricultural and natural resource fields in conservation work.
• Experience providing technical assistance to area/field offices and in developing conservation plans.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance and guidance to area and field offices regarding various natural resource conservation programs.
• Assisting in the development of natural resource conservation plans for landowners, conservation groups, or units of local government.
• Assisting in the evaluation of onsite urban, rural, or wetland conservation needs.

Skills

Soil conservation knowledge

Biology

Agronomy

Forestry

Education

Degree in soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline

Job description

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas seeks a professional to assist field offices with technical guidance and evaluation for Farm Bill Programs and Conservation Program contracting and implementation. The role emphasizes applying soil and water conservation principles and related sciences to conservation planning and program evaluation.

The candidate will provide technical assistance, help develop conservation plans for landowners and local groups, and assist in evaluating urban,