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Careers with NRCS
The 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:
- Soil Conservation Technician - Helps the soil
conservationist in planning and applying terraces, waterways, windbreaks, and
other conservation practices.
- Engineering Technician - Assists professional
engineers in surveying construction sites, working with contractors, inspecting
construction in progress and similar duties.
- Soil Conservationist - Provides technical advice on
installing conservation practices such as terraces, dams and planting of grass,
trees or wildlife cover. Provides advice to landowners and government agencies
in the development of the natural resources.
- Civil or Ag Engineer - Assists in engineering design of
dams, road structure and terrace systems. Makes on-site inspections, computes
quantity and cost of materials, and gathers basic planning data for these
structures.
- Soil Scientist - Makes sample drillings in the field to
identify and classify soils, gathers information for soil surveys such as land
use and crop data, and is generally responsible for soil surveys.
- Rangeland Management Specialist - Helps ranchers develop
good grazing systems by developing a conservation plan, gives advice on the
best grasses to grow and ways to improve and protect rangeland.
- Some other career positions within NRCS are biologist,
foresters, and economists.
Also visit
Careers on the national NRCS Web site for more information on job
opportunities with NRCS.
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.
How to Apply
Connect to the USA JOBS
Web site. This site will help you to find and apply for jobs with NRCS and throughout the
federal Government.
Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates
The Federal Government offers three programs, collectively the Pathways
Programs, that are streamlined developmental programs tailored to promote
employment opportunities for students and recent graduates in the Federal
workforce.
- Internship Program for current students
- Recent Graduates Program for people who have recently
graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs (2 years from
the date the graduate completed an academic course of study)
- Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program for
people who obtained an advanced degree (e.g., graduate or professional
degree) within the preceding two years
For more information about these programs and other opportunities for
students, visit the
NRCS Student Information page on the national NRCS Web site.
Montana: A Great Place to Learn
Watch the video about student interns in Montana. "Montana: A Great Place to Learn"
looks at the NRCS student internship program from the perspective of students
working in Montana.
Student internship positions are available
in the following specialties:
- Soil Conservationist - Provides technical advice on
installing conservation practices such as terraces, dams and planting of grass,
trees or wildlife cover. Provides advice to landowners and government agencies
in the development of their natural resources.
- Civil or Ag Engineer - Assists in engineering design of
dams, road structure and terrace systems. Makes on-site inspections, computes
quantity and most of materials, and gathers basic planning data for these
structures.
- Soil Scientist - Makes sample drillings in the field to
identify and classify soils, gathers information for soil surveys such as land
use and crop data, and is generally responsible for soil surveys.
- Rangeland Management Specialist - Helps ranchers develop
good grazing systems by developing a conservation plan, gives advice on the
best grasses to grow and ways to improve and protect rangeland.
For more information about student internship 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:
12/12/2012
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