OVERVIEW

The soil conservationist provides assistance to supervisors, co-workers, partnering agencies and

landowners in Kansas. This employee is required to deliver technical services in both field environments

and office settings while effectively communicating with working associates and the public. The soil

conservationist performs these services as a contract employee of a county conservation district in

support of Natural Resources Conservation Service programs.

The employee’s fundamental mission is to promote conservation planning, practices management and

compliance, and to provide conservation assistance through a variety of program support for which the

Natural Resources Conservation Service has responsibility, as well as assisting the Kansas Department of

Agriculture’s Division of Conservation and local conservation districts with technical provisions of soil

and water conservation programs, most notably federal farm bill and state cost-share programs. One

position will be hired for placement in Seneca, Kansas to perform duties in a local management unit area

encompassing three counties.

SALARY AND PAY RANGE

The soil conservationist position is started at an NRCS equivalent Grade 5 or Grade 7 rating depending

on the level of background and experience of a qualifying candidate. The beginning salary of the Grade

5, Step 1 entry-level is $39,576 plus a $4,800 health insurance incentive. The beginning salary of the

Grade 7, Step 1 entry-level is $49,025 plus a $4,800 health insurance incentive. The soil conservationist

position is eligible to earn promotions to the Grade 9 level which has a beginning salary of $57,118 plus

a $4,800 health insurance incentive.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. College level degree in biology, agriculture, natural resources, soil science or related disciplines

2. Ability to effectively interpret information in land use mapping, planning and design documents

3. Background and familiarity with agriculture or natural resources regarding conservation practices

4. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local programs regarding soil and water conservation

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

A prospective employee will be required to pass all applicable background checks requested by the

Natural Resources Conservation Service. A prospective employee must also possess and maintain a valid

Kansas motor vehicle operator’s license within 60 days of the initial hire date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,576.00 - $57,118.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Seneca, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person