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Careers with the Natural Resources Conservation Service

 

Challenging Careers in the Natural Resources Conservation Service publicationThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is always looking for employees who want to put their talent, dedication, and ingenuity to work to protect our Nation’s natural resources.

We at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) need people who are committed to action. People who want to apply their education and experience to make sure that all of us enjoy the benefits of productive soil, clean water, clean air, and abundant wildlife that come from a healthy environment.

NRCS employs: Accountants, Agricultural Economists, Aquatic Biologists, Biologists, Cartographers, Civil Engineers, Communications Professionals, Contract Specialists, Foresters Engineering Technicians, Geologists, Hydrologists, Information Technology Specialists, Landscape Architects, Plant Specialists, Rangeland Management Specialists, Sociologists, Soil Conservationists, Soil Scientists, Watershed Management Specialists, Wetland Scientists, Wildlife Biologists and more.

Read more about Challenging Careers in the Natural Resources Conservation Service:  Includes information on different job titles, employee benefits, training and advancement, and more.


Current Job Openings with the Oregon NRCS

Below is a summary of current job openings with NRCS in Oregon.
 

Applications Accepted from All US Citizens (no previous Federal service required):

Opening
Date
Closing
Date
Announcement
Number
Position Title Series Grade Location
11/13/09 12/14/09 NRCS-OR-10-07B Resource Conservationist (Watershed Planner/Hydrology) 0401 11/12 Portland
11/13/09 12/14/09 NRCS-OR-10-06B Hydrologist 1315 09 Portland
10/06/09 01/15/10 NRCS-OR-10-02 Student Trainee (Biological Sciences, Engineering) 0899 03/04 Throughout Oregon

 

Merit Promotion, Status Candidates (current/previous permanent federal service or Special Hiring Authorities):

Opening
Date
Closing
Date
Announcement
Number
Position Title Series Grade Location
11/13/09 12/14/09 NRCS-OR-10-07A Resource Conservationist (Watershed Planner/Hydrology) 0401 11/12 Portland
11/13/09 12/14/09 NRCS-OR-10-06A Hydrologist 1315 09 Portland

 

To browse NRCS job opportunities nationwide, go to:

NRCS Jobs Listing on USA Jobs
The U. S. Government's official site for employment information.

NRCS Summary Vacancy Announcements Nationwide
Summary vacancy announcements are posted each Monday.