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Natural Resource Specialist (Resource Conservationist)
Natural Resources Conservation Service · Posted 87 days ago
Hybrid Portland, OR $80K – $125K Apply by Jul 17, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ENFJENTJESTJ Operations
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This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office. This position is located on the staff of the Assistant State Conservationist (Programs). The incumbent is responsible for providing support for all Conservation Programs in the state and is the Program Manager for one or more Financial Assistance Programs.
What You'll Do
- →Functions as the primary Program Manager for NRCS Financial Assistance Programs, coordinating program funding statewide and providing input on budget discussions related to program utilization and opportunities.
- →Coordinates support to field offices for efficient program delivery, including tracking technical assistance fund use and obligations.
- →Applies knowledge of NRCS conservation planning principles and resource concerns to ensure consistent implementation of Financial Assistance Programs, ensuring compliance with legislation, USDA, and NRCS requirements.
- →Interprets national guidance on Conservation Programs and develops conservation program implementation strategies Develops manual supplements, bulletins, and guidance documents consistent with national guidance
Requirements
- ✓Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 49417655-de77-47c2-96b7-6760098e21dd
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