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State Conservationist

Columbia, Missouri, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $190K/yr

1+ years exp

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking a State Conservationist responsible for overseeing state-wide soil, water, and natural resource conservation stewardship. The role includes establishing state-specific policy, standards, practices, and procedures to address and resolve natural resource concerns.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Defines clear performance goals and objectives aligned with agency direction and program mission

Supervises the work of area and field office staff, including up to 100 administrative, technical and supervisory staff

Ensures conservationists and engineers utilize current science-based tools and incorporate innovative technology into conservation practice standards and business tools

Service programs with other Federal agencies, State and local government officials, public and private agencies, and other groups and individuals

Qualification

Natural resource managementSoil conservationWater quality managementEngineering principlesBiological sciencesSupervisory skillsStrategic planningTechnical guidancePartnership coordinationBilingual (English/Spanish)

Required

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

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

Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable

Must possess/maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) used to perform the duties of this position

This position requires the incumbent to obtain a Conservation Planning Certification in accordance with the guidelines in General Manual 180 Part 409.3

This position requires the incumbent to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter

Must be fluent in speaking, writing, and reading English and Spanish

Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level

Basic Education Requirement: 0401 Series - Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position

Basic Education Requirement: 0801 Series - Degree: Engineering

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in Federal service

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in Federal service