Soil Conservation Associate II
Application Deadline: 2/13/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to build on the principles of soil and water conservation engineering to achieve the Watershed Implementation Goals (WIP Ill) for Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection. Employees in this classification learn and review technical aspects of soil and water conservation practices, including soil and water conservation engineering involving engineering tasks, following prescribed methods and procedures. The principles of engineering include survey, design, and construction oversight of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on agricultural land. Staff assigned to this position receive technical guidance from NRCS District Conservationists and Engineering Staff as well as Maryland Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Engineering Technicians.
