Supervisory Civil Engineer (State Conservation Engineer)

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Davis, CA is seeking an experienced advisor to the State Conservationist on all engineering phases of NRCS programs. You will help establish technical engineering standards and procedures and guide design and construction activities.

The role includes training field personnel and providing staff leadership across NRCS engineering programs in the state. The incumbent will work closely with state leadership to ensure compliance with standards and effective

Qualifications

• Advising on engineering phases of NRCS programs.
• Establishing technical engineering standards and procedures.
• Training field personnel and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides staff leadership in all phases of NRCS engineering programs in the state, including formulation of standards, specifications, engineering planning, design and construction.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Standards development

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Open: August 27, 2026 — Closes: September 1, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office in Davis, CA. The incumbent will serve as advisor to the State Conservationist (STC) on all engineering phases of NRCS programs and is responsible for establishing technical engineering standards and procedures, methods of operation, training field personnel, and for the engineering phases of the work.

Major Duties

Provides staff leadership in all phases of the engineering programs of NRCS in the state, including formulation of standards, specifications, engineering planning, design and construction.