Soil Conservationist

Updated: March 19, 2024 08:32 PM GMT

Full-time Job in Ridgway, Illinois

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Ridgway, IL

This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with Natural Resources Conservation Service policy and procedures.

Locations will be negotiable within the state of ILLINOIS: Applicants interested in locations not specifically listed on the announcement are encouraged to communicate/negotiate location availability during the interview stage.
Duties
• Assist in gathering and assembling preliminary data for all resource concerns for use in developing complete basic farm conservation plans, including conducting engineering surveys and preparing drawings for conservation practices common to the area.
• Utilize Toolkit/Protracts programs in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center.
• Carry out a follow-up schedule for applying soil conservation practices in accordance with plan and contract schedules.
• Work with District... More Detail