Supervisory Soil Conservationist (Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Soil Conservationist (Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations)

Description

Manage NRCS field operations and associated natural resource conservation programs for an assigned area of the state, covering cropland, rangeland, pastureland, forestland, and urban areas. Provide leadership for program activities, staff assignments, performance evaluations, and training needs, while also managing budgets and funding requests. Recommend and communicate soil and water resource management strategies to sponsors and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations, programs, and budget formulation/execution

• Recommend strategies to implement soil, water, and related resource management plans

• Lead program activities: assign work, evaluate performance, interview/select staff, identify training needs

• Develop informational programs with conservation district supervisors to increase public understanding and adoption of conservation practices

• Prepare and monitor long- and short-range staff schedules and budgets; control work products

• Serve as a liaison with individuals, groups, and federal/state/local governments, including working with diverse or opposing audiences

Requirements

• US Citizen or US National

• Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check adjudication

• Continuous Vetting (Trusted Workforce 2.0)

• 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period depending on appointment type)

• Direct deposit required

• Pass E-Verify

• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license (vehicle type required for duties)

• Obtain Conservation Planning Certification per NRCS General Manual 180 Part 409.3

• Submit OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure within 30 days and annually thereafter

• Meet GS-0457 education requirements (specified semester hours in soils and crops/plant science) OR qualifying combination of education and experience

• For GS-13: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including technical leadership for program implementation/development, annual work plan support and goal setting within resources, and technical guidance to groups/individuals on conservation topics