“…NRCS soil conservationists offer conservation planning and technical help to agricultural producers, helping them implement practices that sequester carbon, mitigate against climate change and conserve other natural resources. This assistance helps producers who apply and are funded for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and others.

How to Apply 

Click here to view the announcement. The announcement is currently open and close on May 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Interested candidates can find more information and apply to the job on usajobs.gov. 

To qualify as a GS 5/7/9 soil conservationist, candidates must meet the education requirements, or a combination of education and experience requirements, as outlined in the job announcement. 

General qualifications for the soil conservationist job series are also available on OPM.gov. Also, watch NRCS’ recruitment video for soil conservationists or visit our Careers webpage to learn about other jobs with NRCS and other FPAC agencies.  

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.”