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The GEO Group

GROUNDSKEEPER

Hudson, CO · On-site

$25/hr

... Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Health Savings Account • Tuition ... The Groundskeeper effectively maintains the outside grounds of the facility by moving soil ...

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What is a soil health?

A Soil Health job focuses on evaluating, maintaining, and improving soil quality for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. Professionals in this field analyze soil composition, manage nutrients, and develop strategies to enhance soil fertility and biodiversity. They often work with farmers, researchers, or agencies to promote practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and organic amendments. These roles may involve fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and policy advising to ensure soil remains a productive and resilient resource. Soil health experts play a key role in addressing soil erosion, contamination, and degradation challenges.

What does a soil health do?

Professionals in Soil Health roles often spend their days conducting soil sampling, performing laboratory analyses, and interpreting soil test results. They frequently work with farmers, land managers, or conservation teams to recommend practices that improve soil quality and sustainability. Additionally, they may lead field studies, write reports, and deliver educational workshops or presentations. The role balances fieldwork and office-based tasks, providing varied and meaningful opportunities to contribute to environmental and agricultural improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in soil health, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Soil Health role, you need a strong background in soil science, agronomy, or environmental science, often supported by a relevant degree and fieldwork experience. Familiarity with soil testing equipment, laboratory analysis software, and certifications like Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities make someone stand out in this position. These competencies are crucial for accurately assessing soil health, implementing best practices, and collaborating effectively with landowners, farmers, and environmental teams.

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Soil Conservation Technician

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Alamosa, CO • On-site

$12.33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with survey, design, installation, check out and follow-up of conservation practices, and prepare engineering designs and plans using available software.

  • Assist with construction inspections by checking designs and plans and conducting inspections during and after construction to ensure adherence to requirements.

  • Assist with planning of conservation practices utilized under Farm Bill Programs and help identify solutions to resolve technical issues during planning through completion of engineering practices.

Job description

Soil Conservation TechnicianID:ACO1-004Location:AlamosaProgram:ACE
Wage/Hr:$12.33Hours/Week:24Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience OR HS/GED Degree

  • Valid driver?s license
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
  • Customer Service toolkit, ArcGIS, Hand held GPS data collection unit
Duties:

Assist with survey, design, installation, check out and follow-up of conservation practices; prepare engineering designs and plans using available software. Provide general technical assistance including planning and application to support the FOSA engineering workload.

  • Assist with conservation practices utilized under Farm Bill program; determining surveying needs, conducting field surveys, entering survey data required for designing, designing, development of construction plans and specifications and preparing cost estimates.   40%
  • Assist with construction inspections by checking designs and plans and conducting construction inspections during and after construction in order to determine adherence to requirements.   25%
  • Assist with identifying solutions to resolve technical issues arising during planning through completion of engineering practices. Assist with construction quality assurance.   25%
  • Assist with planning of conservation practices utilized under Farm Bill Programs.   10%

Other:
  • Subject to mandatory USDA Computer Security and Privacy training as mandated by law.
  • On-going training is required for all employees and affiliates accessing USDA computer networks. Information security and related training needs will be scheduled as needed by USDA for staff needing updates.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Duties may require being outdoors exposed to a variety of conditions as heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
  • Required Safety Gear: Employee should wear sturdy safe walking shoes/boots suitable for rough terrain. Employee should wear clothing suitable for inclement weather when necessary.
  • Safety Gear Use: Work may be performed outside
  • Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.