Conservation Planner II

The Conservation Planner II position at the State of Utah involves designing and assisting with natural resource conservation projects. Located initially in Taylorsville and then moving to Provo, the role includes training entry-level staff, collaborating with various agencies and landowners, writing conservation plans, and performing outreach on natural resource issues. Candidates should have knowledge of agriculture and environmental sciences, with a focus on improving Utah's natural resources.
Job Description Job Title: Conservation Planner II Location: Position will be located at Taylorsville, then after 7-8 months will be located in Provo. Job Description: Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for designing and assisting landowners and local cooperators with implementating of natural resource conservation projects and funding sources to accomplish conservation improvement projects. You may serve as a specialist for specific conservation programs.

You may train and provide direction to entry level staff. You will be working with Federal Agencies, Conservation Districts, State Agencies, local landowners, and everyone in between as you plan and carry out local conservation projects that affect our natural resources and agriculture. Preserving our gorgeous Utah natural resources is a priority for this position.

Start a career in Conservation by promoting proper use, management, restoration, and protection of our natural resources. The Agency: If you would like more information about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please click here. Responsibilities Learn from federal and state agencies the process of planning and preparing a project to be implemented on the ground.

Write conservation plans for Conservation Districts and NRCS. Contribute as a member of an elite team of conservation specialists that understand how to work with the land and water to utilize the resources available. Build relationships with local landowners and agencies to better plan projects that support production agriculture.

Implementation of soil and water conservation projects. Perform education and outreach on a variety of natural resource issues and solutions. Provides technical assistance to landowners in developing and revising conservationplans.

Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc. to implement best practices and stewardship measures to improve conservation efficiency, and resource effectiveness. Writes and reviews grants, contracts, agreements, Agriculture Resource Development Loans (ARDL), Agriculture Voluntary Incentive Program (AgVIP), and Watershed Management plans.

Work with Agriculture Water Optimization Program applicants. Coordinates with other agencies, local governments, and interested groups by attending meetings, making presentations, and providing technical assistance. Analyzes, summarizes, and reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and makes recommendations.

Provides technical assistance at conservation improvement sites. Organizes and plans Education and Outreach events on natural resource issues and solutions. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: An understanding of natural resource issues, grant writing, water management and agricultural practices.

Excel with interpersonal communication and team member contributions. The ability to understand the needs of local producers and work with them to find solutions to natural resource concerns. *Preference may be given to local candidates and those with college degrees in agriculture or environmental sciences.

All are encouraged to apply. Supplemental Information Best qualified individuals for this job will have general knowledge and skills related to Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, or other natural resource management skills and abilities. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g

working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc The work may require overnight travel. Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).granted the privilege to operate a motor vehicle by being licensed as a driver by the division under this chapter. Work may require some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities

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