Natural Resources Conservation Planner

Duties: 

• 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.

**Specialized experience required for each grade level can be found in the full job announcement. 

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