Soil Conservationist (District Conservationist)
Basic Education Requirement:
Degree:
soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
The study must have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science.
Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
At least 30 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown in A above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement to be considered:
Specialized Experience for the GS-09 grade level:
To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
This experience must include:
Developing conservation plans that employ conventional and established criteria and techniques to interpret soil, water, and environmental data for sound land use; Interpreting land use potential and deficiencies; and Advising partner agencies and organizations, landowners and users on natural resources conservation methods and techniques.
OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-09 level:
2 year(s) of progressively higher level graduate educationleading to a Master's degree or Master's or equivalent graduate degree in soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position.
This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.
Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level:
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
This experience must include:
Developing conservation plans that employ conventional and established criteria and techniques to interpret soil, water, and environmental data for sound land use; Interpreting land use potential and deficiencies; Advising partner agencies and organizations, landowners and users on natural resources conservation methods and techniques; Resolving natural resource problems related to the implementation of soil and water conservation plans; and Developing and implementing land treatment measures and water management practices.
OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-11 level:
3 year(s) of progressively higher level graduate educationleading to a Ph.
D.
degree or Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree in a soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position.
This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including, time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.
g.
one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level).
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 in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
Professional and Scientific Positions Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Degree:
soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
The study must have included 30 semester hours in a natural resource or agricultural field, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science.
Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
At least 30 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines as shown in A above, including at least 12 semester hours in a combination of soils and crops or plant science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Of the 12 semester hours, a minimum of 3 semester hours must have been in soils and 3 semester hours in crops or plant science.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement to be considered:
Specialized Experience for the GS-09 grade level:
To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
This experience must include:
Developing conservation plans that employ conventional and established criteria and techniques to interpret soil, water, and environmental data for sound land use; Interpreting land use potential and deficiencies; and Advising partner agencies and organizations, landowners and users on natural resources conservation methods and techniques.
OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-09 level:
2 year(s) of progressively higher level graduate educationleading to a Master's degree or Master's or equivalent graduate degree in soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position.
This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.
Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level:
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
This experience must include:
Developing conservation plans that employ conventional and established criteria and techniques to interpret soil, water, and environmental data for sound land use; Interpreting land use potential and deficiencies; Advising partner agencies and organizations, landowners and users on natural resources conservation methods and techniques; Resolving natural resource problems related to the implementation of soil and water conservation plans; and Developing and implementing land treatment measures and water management practices.
OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-11 level:
3 year(s) of progressively higher level graduate educationleading to a Ph.
D.
degree or Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree in a soil conservation or related agricultural or natural resource discipline such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position.
This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including, time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.
g.
one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level).
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 in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
Professional and Scientific Positions Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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