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Soil Conservation Technician

Deadline:
Employer:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Job Field:
Water and Soil Resources
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:

Alabama

Location Detail:
Centre, Cullman, Montgomery, Moulton, Alabama
Job Description:
  • Gather and compile planning data on rural and/or urban sites, including physical features such as soil limitations, erosion, surface drainage, sedimentation, and other natural resource data.
  • Prepare basic natural resources conservation plans where soil survey information is available.
  • Schedule follow up with landowners or operators to check progress of conservation practices that are under construction.
  • Reviews and makes simple adjustments when necessary to practices according to NRCS Practice Standards and specification.
  • Presents material on practice application and specifications at community or contractor meetings.
  • Assist with public information activities providing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) guidance and policy.
  • Provides information to farmers, ranchers and other rural residents on the kinds of assistance available from NRCS and other United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies
Qualifications:
  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position
Salary:
$33,693 - $60,703 per year
How to Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/764354700#

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