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42 Engdahl Drive, Dover - Foxcroft, ME 04426 Phone: 207-564-2321, Ext. 3; Fax: 207-564-2570; E-Mail: info@piscataquisswcd.org |
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Become an Earth Team Volunteer As an Earth Team volunteer, you will be working side by side with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s corps of professional conservationists. Like you they are committed to NRCS’ mission: “Helping People Help the Land.” The generous contribution of your time, energy and abilities are appreciated. We would love for you to share your skills, learn new ones, meet new people and be part of a dedicated, national conservation effort. If you are 14 years of age or older, and would like to be put on our volunteer list, give us a call, tell us you want to be an Earth Tam Volunteer and we will contact you whenever volunteer opportunities are available. This is a great way for individuals, families and civic groups to give back to the planet! For more information about our programs, workshops, projects and volunteer opportunities please contact our office, (207) 564-2321 Challenging Careers in the Natural Resources Conservation Service You can make a difference by investing in your career! Soil Conservationist: You'll spend most of you time in the field working with farmers, ranchers and other land users. You'll offer conservation planning and technical help to everyone from family farmers to local government officials. You'll suggest to them ways to conserve the soil, improve water quality, manage nutrients, and protect and improve wildlife habitat. You'll help teachers start outdoor laboratories for students. You'll give talks and present conservation demonstrations to clubs and organizations. You'll help people set local conservation priorities. You'll also provide outreach for NRCS programs, and plan layout, design, and implement conservation practices. Soil Conservation Technician: You will assist soil conservationists. As a soil conservation technician, your most important job is working on the land with farmers, ranchers and others. You'll show them how to install conservation practices and oversee the quality of those practices. You'll perform engineering surveys and design standard conservation practices such as waterways, terraces, and contour stripcropping systems. You'll make follow-up visits to check the progress and results of the practices and update the land user's conservation program. Soil Scientist: You'll map and classify soils. You'll identify problems such as wetness and erosion. You'll use aerial photographs to map soils and write soil descriptions and prepare other information about soils. You'll sample soils and evaluate soil quality, work with watershed information and water quality reports, and record changes in land use patterns.
Rangeland Management Specialist:
NRCS rangeland management specialists help plan grazing systems that
improve the quality of forage and other grazing land functions. You’ll
suggest ways to use grazing animals as tools to improve and sustain
natural resources. You’ll offer advice on water management, invasive
species control, and sustainable forage production. Whether landowners
want to use their rangeland to support livestock, wildlife, recreation,
or a combination of these, you’ll tailor conservation plans that will
help landowners meet their goals.
Biologist: As
an NRCS biologist, you’ll spend most of your time onsite working with
private landowners, other agencies, and units of government. You’ll
provide technical support and advice on fish and wildlife habitat
development or restoration. You’ll suggest ways to manage fish and
wildlife populations, restore streams and wetlands, and improve habitat.
Engineer:
NRCS employs a
large number of engineers who have specialized skills in erosion
control, water management, structural design, construction, hydraulics,
soil mechanics, and environmental protection. We also employ those with
general engineering skills. Your job assignments may include restoring
streams, controlling erosion, developing water systems for livestock,
improving and conserving irrigation water, or restoring wetlands. As an
NRCS engineer, you will help solve a host of natural resource problems,
and you may also become involved in helping communities recover from
natural disasters. Engineering Technician: As an NRCS engineering technician, you’ll be involved in planning, design, and construction work. You’ll help with surveying the land, plotting survey information, and laying out construction measures. You’ll gather data, make computations, and prepare maps and cross sections of profiles. You may serve as a construction inspector on a wide variety of projects. Other Careers in Soil Conservation: The Natural Resources Conservation Service also offers careers for people trained in: Accounting Agricultural Economics Agronomy Aquatic Biology Business Administration Cartography Communications Computer Technology Forestry Geology Hydrology Landscape Architecture Plant Sciences Recreation Rural Sociology Watershed Management Wetland Science Wildlife Biology The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is a non-profit organization. All proceeds from our fundraising efforts are used to promote conservation and the wise use of our natural resources. The Piscataquis County SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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