Posting number: 26-03044
Department: 009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Job classification: Soil Conservation Technician 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Agriculture
The approximately 345 employees of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) are responsible for a wide range of programs that affect the quality of life of every Iowan. Both Iowans living on the farm and those in our towns and cities are impacted almost daily by the work of the Department.
The Field Services Bureau seeks to fill the position of Soil Conservation Technician. Land stewardship is central to the work of the Department. The Division of Soil Conservation & Water Quality provides farmers with expertise and funds to help them install practices that preserve our highly productive soil, prevent erosion and protect our critical waterways. The Department is focused on making sure future Iowans can experience the same high quality of life that past generations have enjoyed in our state.
This trainee position will be located in the local Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) office. The position will be working within the County and other surrounding SWCD offices as assigned by the supervisor. Soil Conservation Technicians provide technical assistance to the SWCD in the inventory and evaluation, layout, survey, design and inspection of construction of soil and water conservation practices.
Develops soil and water conservation plans and practices that protect, conserve, and enhance natural resources:
Completes the technical design and layout of conservation practices according to state and or NRCS standards and specifications:
Informs and educates SWCD commissioners, staff, and the public and attends required meetings and trainings:
Job offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of a Federal background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Applicants may attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.
As an employee of IDALS you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
To learn more about benefits available as a State of Iowa Employee click here benefits to visit the web page.
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