| Job Title |
Soil-conservation Technician |
| Job Description |
Provides Technical Assistance To Land Users In Planning And
Applying Soil And Water Conservation Practices, Utilizing Basic
Engineering And Surveying Tools, Instruments, And Techniques And
Knowledge Of Agricultural And Related Sciences, Such As
Agronomy, Soil Conservation, And Hydrology: Analyzes
Conservation Problems Of Land And Discusses Alternative
Solutions To Problems With Land Users. Advises Land Users In
Developing Plans For Conservation Practices, Such As
Conservation Cropping Systems, Woodlands Management, Pasture
Planning, And Engineering Systems, Based On Cost Estimates Of
Different Practices, Needs Of Land Users, Maintenance
Requirements, And Life Expectancy Of Practices. Computes Design
Specification For Particular Practices To Be Installed, Using
Survey And Field Information Technical Guides, Engineering
Field Manuals, And Calculator. Submits Copy Of Engineering
Design Specifications To Land Users For Implementation By Land
User Or Contractor. Surveys Property To Mark Locations And
Measurements, Using Surveying Instruments. Monitors Projects
During And After Construction To Ensure Projects Conform To
Design Specifications. Periodically Revisits Land Users To View
Implemented Land Use Practices And Plans.
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