Soil & Water Resource Conservation Specialist
Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District - Halifax County
Halifax, North Carolina
This individual will provide professional consultative and technical assistance to farmers and landowners regarding a wide variety of soil and water conservation practices. Work includes making field visits, studying conservation plans, gathering data on existing land and water conditions, analyzing conservation problems, and developing recommended solutions. Work also includes conservation program coordination, promotion, enrollment, administrative record maintenance, and tracking. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and extremely hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases. Work involves extensive public contact which requires tact and courtesy. Work is performed under the daily technical and administrative supervision of the Conservation Manager. This position is also supervised by the Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Minimum of a two-year college degree in natural resource management, agriculture, soil science, or related field and experience in planning and implementing land use practices which conserve natural resources or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Must be able to pass a federal background check.
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An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring. halifaxnc.com
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| Category | General / Stewardship |
| Tags | Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science |
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