Soil Conservationist jobs in Oklahoma
Soil Conservationist develops and implements policies and procedures for soil erosion control, moisture conservation, and sound land use. Conducts and participates in environmental studies. Being a Soil Conservationist applies a wide range concepts, practices, and procedures from two or more specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture. May require a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences or a related field with at least 5 years of work experience. Additionally, Soil Conservationist may direct the work of a small group of employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a senior manager and may be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Supervisory Soil Conservationist.
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Anadarko, OK
FULL_TIME
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Duties
- Serves as the Supervisory Soil Conservationist planning, directing and coordinating a comprehensive agency-wide soil and moisture program and land operations programs.
- Furnish technical guidance in initiating, planning, directing, and coordinating all phases of the soil conservation program on all trust/restricted lands within the region.
- Provide guidance and works with agency and tribal governing bodies to assess actions that may be of major significance involving trust responsibility and affecting the quality of the human environment as defined by NEPA.
- Serves as agency technical adviser and expert on all land management operation related activities.
- Serves as the Agency Environmental Quality Coordinator.
- Serves as the Agency Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator responsible for coordinating GIS activities at the agency level.
- Conducts and coordinates environmental activities with other Federal and State agencies and organizations.
Conditions of Employment- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
- You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
- You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
- Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions, GS-0457, and the Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0457, Soil Conservationist Series).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES:- 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.
- 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience must include the following activities: assists with the development of procedures and policies affecting the land operation program and agency; advises on expenditure of funding for land use program; confers and advises tribal members on all matters relating to soil and moisture conservation programs on land and tenure programs for tribal rehabilitation projects; coordinates activities beneficial to Indian people and their trust properties in the agency area jurisdiction; advises tribal members on expenditure of funds for land use programs and improvements such as terracing, stock water ponds, waterways, diversions, drainage, erosion control structures, concrete drops, fencing and prescribed fires and watershed plans; conducts information for Indian owners and lessees on programs for conveying emphasizing the importance of proper land use through conservation practices, speaks at committee meetings or general agricultural meetings; maintains contacts with universities/colleges, agricultural stations, private technical organizations and professional and/or scientific organizations for keeping up on the latest developments in the field of soil and moisture conservation, range and wildlife management, oil and gas exploration, vegetative rehabilitation and flood control.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Education
If you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
If You Are Using Education Completed In Foreign Colleges Or Universities To Meet The Qualification Requirements, You Must Send a Certificate Of Foreign Equivalency With Your Transcript In Order To Receive Credit For That Education Which Shows The Education Credentials Have Been Evaluated By a Private Organization That Specializes In Interpretation Of Foreign Education Programs And Such Education Has Been Deemed Equivalent To That Gained In An Accredited U.S. Education Program; Or Full Credit Has Been Given For The Courses At a U.S. Accredited College Or University. For Further Information, Visit:
Additional information
All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See
The full performance level of this position is GS-12.
This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.
TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:
Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center:
Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- 6 Days Ago
Supervisory Soil Conservationist
- Ag Jobs
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Anadarko, OK
FULL_TIME
- SummaryThis position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Region, Anadarko Agency, Division of Natural Resources in Anadarko, Oklahoma.NOTE:TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL...
- 18 Days Ago
Soil Sorter
- Healthcare Linen Services Group
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Midwest, OK
FULL_TIME
- PURPOSE: To provide quality service and products to our customers in a timely and professional manner. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the correct sorting of linen that has been placed on a moving convey...
- 20 Days Ago
Soil Farming (Class A or B)
- Heartland Energy Solutions LLC
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Elk, OK
FULL_TIME
- Brief Description This Soil Farmer will be responsible for operating various commercial vehicles and heavy equipment to support Soil Farming operations. Detailed Description Operate trucks and heavy e...
- 11 Days Ago
Production Worker - Soil Count
- Superior Linen Service
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Tulsa, OK
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary: The Soil Production employee performs tasks involved in receiving and preparation of soiled healthcare linens for the laundering process. The Soil Production employee follows standar...
- 17 Days Ago
Soil Conservation Technician (Shared)
- Beaver County Conservation District
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Beaver, OK
FULL_TIME
- Beaver County Conservation District is seeking a qualified individual for Soil Conservation Technician (Shared) located in Beaver, OK. The person in this position works for the Conservation District a...
- 20 Days Ago
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- Natural Resources Conservation Service
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- Todd County, MN
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- Natural Resources Conservation Service
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About Oklahoma
Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Soil Conservationist jobs
$57,918 to $87,679
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What does a Soil Conservationist do?
Soil Conservationist in Benton Harbor, MI
Soil conservationists develop conservation plans to help farmers and ranchers, developers, homeowners, and government officials best use their land while adhering to government conservation regulations.
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Soil Conservationist in Rochester, NY
Soil conservationists protect natural resources, particularly soil and water.
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