Deadline: Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Department of Agriculture Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Americus, Georgia Job Description: Provides guidance to assigned technical staff, Field Offices, Area Offices, and the Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) in the assessment, planning, development, and application of conservation plans. Provides support to field office staff in implementing National and State Conservation planning policies, procedures, and requirements of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG). Provides direction in the completion of program contracts, including review for accuracy. Analyzes the quality of development and application of conservation plans within the area assigned. Reviews area office and/or field office staffs work for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and timeliness on an as-needed basis, provides informal OJT training while they are providing production assistance to the Field Office staff. Assist Area Office and Field Office staff with ROOT audits, OAR reviews, property inventory reviews, disability compliance reviews, etc. Develops innovative techniques and recommends technical and administrative changes where needed to improve program quality and efficiency. Provides technical expertise regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the effective use of agency approved electronic business tools for planning, customer service, and conservation assistance progress reporting purposes. Qualifications: This position requires the incumbent to obtain a Conservation Planning Level II Certification in accordance with the guidelines in General Manual 180 Part 409.3. 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: $72,553 - $113,047 per year How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/774078700
