Plan and develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil and water conservation, and sound land use.

• Soil Conservationist

• Advise land users, such as farmers and ranchers, on conservation plans, problems and alternative solutions, and provide technical and planning assistance.
• 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.
• Compile and interpret wetland biodata to determine extent and type of wetland and to aid in program formulation.
• Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, and life expectancy of practices.
• Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey and field information technical guides, engineering manuals, and calculators.
• Conduct fact finding and mediation sessions among government units, landowners, and other agencies to resolve disputes.
• Coordinate and implement technical, financial, and administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation and timely responses to requests for assistance.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local government staff and board members.
• Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, and investigations of various land uses, gathering information for use in developing corrective action plans.
• Initiate, schedule, and conduct annual audits and compliance checks of program implementation by local government.
• Manage field offices and involve staff in cooperative ventures.
• Monitor projects during and after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.
• Participate on work teams to plan, develop, and implement water and land management programs and policies.
• Plan soil management and conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil and conserve water.
• Provide access to programs and training to assist in completion of government groundwater protection plans.
• Provide information, knowledge, expertise, and training to government agencies at all levels to solve water and soil management problems and to assure coordination of resource protection activities.
• Respond to complaints and questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information and clarification.
• Review and approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans and conservation district plans.
• Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, and watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
• Review grant applications and make funding recommendations.
• Review proposed wetland restoration easements and provide technical recommendations.
• Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices and plans.
• Survey property to mark locations and measurements, using surveying instruments.
• Visit areas affected by erosion problems to seek sources and solutions.

• 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