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CIVIL ENGINEER / AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER
Natural Resources Conservation Service · Posted 19 days ago
On-site Albuquerque, NM $90K – $118K Apply by Jun 29, 2026 Civil Engineering ESTJESTPINTJISTJ Engineering
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This position is located in a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in the State of New Mexico ,West Region in Albuquerque, New Mexico State Office. The position assists the area/zone or similar engineer and is responsible for providing basic technical guidance and in-the overall planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the engineering phases of soil and water conservation practices. This position is supervised by a District Conservationist or Engineer.
What You'll Do
- →Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, irrigation, livestock watering systems, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, wetland creation or restoration.
- →Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, irrigation, livestock watering systems, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, wetland creation or restoration.
- →Interprets plans and specifications for contractors, solving problems at local level as to proper interpretation of specifications.
- →Directs and performs site investigations and feasibility studies; field checks and field construction checks for conservation practice installations.
- →Reviews and checks engineering planning, design, and construction work of NRCS field staff with lower Engineering Job Approval Authority.
- →Assists the Leadership in determining the training needs of the field personnel engaged in engineering work.
- →Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment.
- →Assists in the upkeep and writing of engineering specifications, template drawings, practice standards, and policy.
Requirements
- ✓EDUCATION CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-12 LEVEL.
Personality Fit
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