(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Soil and Water Conservationists
Job Description
Plan and develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil and water conservation, and sound land use.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives. |
97
|
Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey and field information technical guides, engineering manuals, and calculators. |
97
|
Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, and investigations of various land uses, gathering information for use in developing corrective action plans. |
97
|
Provide information, knowledge, expertise, and training to government agencies at all levels to solve water and soil management problems and to assure coordination of resource protection activities. |
96
|
Advise land users, such as farmers and ranchers, on conservation plans, problems and alternative solutions, and provide technical and planning assistance. |
95
|
Develop and maintain working relationships with local government staff and board members. |
95
|
Monitor projects during and after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications. |
94
|
Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices and plans. |
91
|
Plan soil management and conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil and conserve water. |
91
|
Visit areas affected by erosion problems to seek sources and solutions. |
90
|
Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management. |
88
|
Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, and life expectancy of practices. |
79
|
Participate on work teams to plan, develop, and implement water and land management programs and policies. |
77
|
Coordinate and implement technical, financial, and administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation and timely responses to requests for assistance. |
76
|
Initiate, schedule, and conduct annual audits and compliance checks of program implementation by local government. |
70
|
Respond to complaints and questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information and clarification. |
70
|
Compile and interpret wetland biodata to determine extent and type of wetland and to aid in program formulation. |
69
|
Survey property to mark locations and measurements, using surveying instruments. |
62
|
Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, and watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements. |
61
|
Manage field offices and involve staff in cooperative ventures. |
61
|
Conduct fact finding and mediation sessions among government units, landowners, and other agencies to resolve disputes. |
60
|
Review and approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans and conservation district plans. |
52
|
Review proposed wetland restoration easements and provide technical recommendations. |
42
|
Review grant applications and make funding recommendations. |
35
|
Provide access to programs and training to assist in completion of government groundwater protection plans. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
80
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
76
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
76
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
75
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
74
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
72
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
69
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
67
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
67
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
63
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
60
|
Processing Information
|
59
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
58
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
55
|
Thinking Creatively
|
54
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
54
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
54
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
51
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
51
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
47
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
45
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
44
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
44
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
43
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
43
|
Interacting With Computers
|
38
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
37
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
5
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|