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NRCS needs people who are willing to commit their time and talen to conserving and protecting soil, water, and wildlife for their community and everyone in it.
· Student Interns- NRCS hires students under its Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) annually. If you are attending college or graduate school, you may qualify. You can work a flexible schedule while attending school. You’ll work for and learn from NRCS professionals in your field of study. Participants in this program can open doors to exciting career possibilities.
· Professional Career Positions- NRCS career professionals work will private landowners to develop conservation plans that meet their personal goals and objectives. 1. Soil Conservationists- Soil Conservationists offer conservation planning and technical assistance to farmers and local government officials; suggest way to conserve soil, improve water quality, manage nutrients, and protect and improve wildlife habitat; help people set local conservation priorities; and plan, layout, design, and implement conservation practices. 2. Soil Conservation Technicians- Soil Conservation Technicians show clients how to install conservation practices and oversee the quality use of those practices, make follow-up visits to check the progress and results of the practices and update the landowners conservation plan. 3. Engineers- Engineers establish stream bank and erosion control measures and water supply systems; design waste management systems and concrete and earthen dams; and work with community leaders to address urban erosion, storm water, or flooding concerns. 4. Biologists- Biologists provide technical support on fish and wildlife habitat development or wetland restoration, and suggest ways to manage fish and wildlife populations and restore or develop habitat. 5. Soil Scientists- Soil Scientists map and classify soils, identify soil problems such as compaction and erosion, create digital maps and databases, prepare and use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) date and resources, sample soils and evaluate soil quality. 6. Range Management Specialists- Range Management Specialists help plan grazing systems that improve forage quality and other grazing lands functions, suggest ways to use grazing animals as tools to improve and sustain natural resources, provide technical assistance on water management or better way to produce forage.
· Entry Level Positions- NRCS offers level positions for those who are seeking opportunities to explore various options towards a meaningful career.
· NRCS Jobs- To view a list of jobs in the NRCS field, please visit: or http://www.nd.nrcs.usda.gov/recruitment.html
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