Soil Conservationist

Summary This non-supervisory position works directly with farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement practices that protect and enhance soil health, improve water quality, protect and improve wildlife habitat, and increase productivity. District Conservationist play a critical role providing expert guidance and technical support, ensuring sustainable management of natural resources, secure food supply, and a robust agricultural economy. . Responsibilities Gives technical guidance and assistance to cooperating landowners in making needed revisions to their conservation plans and contracts. Works with farmers and non-farming landowners, developers and their technical staffs, planning commissions and others in the planning and application of land treatment measures. Utilizes computer, web-based programs and technology tools in the documentation and management of conservation plans and technical assistance by the service center. Prepares, revises, and/or directs the preparation and rev...