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Careers with NRCSThe Natural Resources Conservation Service has many professions to carry out its business. A few of these careers are in human resources, budget, procurement, and clerical assistance. The majority, however, are specialty or technical professions such as:
How to Apply for a Job as a Soil Conservationist or Soil ScientistConnect to the USA JOBS Web site. This site will help you to find and apply for jobs with NRCS and throughout the federal Government.For more information about job opportunities in Montana, contact the Human Resources Section, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Building Room 443, 10 East Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715, or call 406/587-6937; e-mail: Sharon Huber. Employment Opportunities While Attending CollegeStudent Trainee positions under the Student Career Experience Program are available in a variety of job areas. A trainee position acquaints the student with field application of conservation practices learned in the classroom. The program provides for periods of study mixed with periods of study-related employment. Work is under the guidance of a trained NRCS employee in the specialty. These positions can lead to careers requiring a college degree, usually with a major in natural resources, engineering, or other agriculture areas. How the Student Career Experience Program WorksUnder a working agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and an educational institution, the student must work a minimum of 640 study-related work hours before completion of the education requirements for graduation. The student may work full-time during the summer and vacation periods or part-time while attending classes. Students are hired on a temporary basis (usually at the GS-3 or GS-4 level) subject to all the conditions of a career-conditional appointment. They are eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a career-conditional appointment upon completion of the education requirements and the minimum work hours. Student trainee positions are available in the following specialties:
For more information about student trainee opportunities in Montana, contact the Human Resources Section, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Building Room 443, 10 East Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715, or call 406/587-6937; e-mail: Sharon Huber. Last Modified: 10/31/2008 |
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