Plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.
- Soil Conservationist
- Conservationist
- Land Reclamation Specialist
- Land Resource Specialist
- Environmental Analyst
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- Resource Conservation Specialist
- Resource Conservationist
- Erosion Control Specialist
- Land Manager
- Watershed Program Manager
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- Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.
- Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.
- Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
- Calculate or compare efficiencies associated with changing from low-precision irrigation technologies, such as furrow irrigation, to high-precision technologies, such as computer-controlled systems.
- Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.
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- Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.
- Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.
- Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
- Calculate or compare efficiencies associated with changing from low-precision irrigation technologies, such as furrow irrigation, to high-precision technologies, such as computer-controlled systems.
- Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.
- Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.
- Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information technical guides or engineering manuals.
- Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.
- Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.
- Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.
- Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.
- Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.
- Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.
- Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.
- Evaluate or recommend geographic information systems (GIS) applications to address issues such as surface water quality, groundwater quality, ecological risk assessments, air quality, or environmental contamination.
- Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.
- Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides.
- Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.
- Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government.
- Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.
- Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.
- Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.
- Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.
- Provide access to programs or training to assist in completion of government groundwater protection plans.
- Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.
- Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.
- Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
- Review grant applications or make funding recommendations.
- Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.
- Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations.
- Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.
- Survey property to mark locations or measurements, using surveying instruments.
- Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.
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- adhere to safety procedures
- advise clients or customers
- advise governmental or industrial personnel
- analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
- analyze ecosystem data
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- adhere to safety procedures
- advise clients or customers
- advise governmental or industrial personnel
- analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
- analyze ecosystem data
- analyze operational or management reports or records
- analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
- analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
- assign work to staff or employees
- calculate engineering specifications
- collect scientific or technical data
- collect statistical data
- communicate technical information
- compile data on economic, social, or physical factors affecting land use
- compute production, construction, or installation specifications
- conduct field research or investigative studies
- conduct land surveys
- conduct training for personnel
- confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
- confer with research personnel
- confer with scientists
- convert information into instructional program
- coordinate engineering project activities
- design construction projects
- determine specifications
- develop or maintain databases
- develop plans for programs or projects
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- develop tables depicting data
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- direct and coordinate civil engineering projects
- direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
- direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
- discuss conservation or related land use plans with land users
- ensure compliance with government regulations
- establish and maintain relationships with community organizations
- evaluate management programs
- explain complex mathematical information
- explain government laws or regulations
- explain rules, policies or regulations
- identify crop characteristics
- inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
- interpret aerial photographs
- judge soil conditions
- maintain records, reports, or files
- make decisions
- make presentations
- monitor soil responses to management practices
- negotiate with federal and state agencies and other political organizations
- obtain land survey data using surveying instruments
- operate land or site surveying instruments
- oversee execution of organizational or program policies
- plan forestation, reforestation, or range revegetation projects
- prepare audit reports or recommendations
- prepare reports
- prepare technical reports or related documentation
- provide advice on rural or urban land use
- read maps
- read surveying instruments to measure property
- recognize plant diseases
- recognize soil erosion patterns
- recognize tree or forest plant species
- recognize wood species characteristics
- recommend action to ensure compliance
- recommend further study or action based on research data
- record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
- resolve customer or public complaints
- resolve engineering or science problems
- use building or land use regulations
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use conflict resolution techniques
- use cost benefit analysis techniques
- use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
- use field notes in technical drawings
- use fire suppression techniques
- use forest fire protection methods
- use forestry, range, or other public land management techniques
- use government regulations
- use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
- use knowledge of relevant laws
- use land surveying techniques
- use library or online Internet research techniques
- use long term forest or range land planning techniques
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use pollution control techniques
- use project management techniques
- use public speaking techniques
- use relational database software
- use scientific research methodology
- use spreadsheet software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- work as a team member
- write business project or bid proposals
- write research or project grant proposals
- write scholarly or technical research papers
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- Soil-Conservation Technician
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