Telework-Eligible Soil & Resources Specialist (Interdisciplinary)

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRCS is seeking a Soil Conservationist/Natural Resources Specialist to join our team. You will assist field staff, help market Farm Bill programs, and provide technical guidance on conservation practices across designated regions.

This role emphasizes collaboration with State Office specialists, interagency coordination, and training oversight of producer-level financial and technical assistance under the Farm Bill, contributing to efficient, science-based land and resource conservation.

Qualifications

• Basic Education Requirements are defined for Natural Resource Specialist (0401) and Soil Conservationist (0457).
• Education and experience combinations may satisfy eligibility.
• Interdisciplinary qualifications across soil, water, and resource conservation are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Soil Conservationist and/or as the Natural Resources Specialist.
• Assists the field and area staff to implement assigned conservation programs.
• Assists the field and area staff to market farm bill programs.
• Provides training, guidance, and technical oversight relative to administration of the producer level financial and technical assistance provisions of the Farm Bill.
• Serves as the contact for State Office program specialists to ensure timely information to field staff.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Federal, state, local and private agencies and individuals.

Education

Soil conservation degree

Natural resource management degree

Related disciplines: agriculture, agronomy, soil science

Job description

NRCS is seeking a Soil Conservationist/Natural Resources Specialist to join our team. You will assist field staff, help market Farm Bill programs, and provide technical guidance on conservation practices across designated regions.

This role emphasizes collaboration with State Office specialists, interagency coordination, and training oversight of producer-level financial and technical assistance under the Farm Bill, contributing to efficient, science-based land and resource conservation.