Conservation Planner I

This is an entry level job. Under close supervision, incumbents are responsible to design and assist with implementation of soil and water conservation projects. Incumbents assist landowners and local cooperators with funding sources and technical assistance to accomplish conservation improvement projects. Working for UDAF Conservation department in efforts to successfully put conservation practices on the ground to help the environment and the producers of Utah. This Position will work closely with NRCS and other partners in conservation efforts. You will be working with many programs built to help agriculture succeed and improve conservation practices. A list of those programs but not limited to includes: UDAF Programs; AG VIP, Water Optimization, Pollinator Program, ARDL, Soil Health, ISM and Leray Mcallister, NRCS programs; EQIP and CSP along with many other partners and programs to help fund conservation efforts. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Provides technical assistance to landowners in developing and revising conservation plans. 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, or Agriculture Resource Development Loans (ARDL). UDAF Programs you will work with Water Optimization Grants, and Ag VIP Coordinates with other agencies, local governments, and interested groups by attending meetings, making presentations, and by providing technical assistance. Analyzes, summarizes, and reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and makes recommendations. Provides technical assistance at conservation improvement sites.