According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives. | 89% |
| Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water. | 88% |
| Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications. | 86% |
| Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions. | 83% |
| Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans. | 83% |
| Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals. | 83% |
| Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations. | 81% |
| Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources. | 81% |
| Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices. | 81% |
| Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members. | 80% |
| Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans. | 80% |
| Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions. | 79% |
| Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities. | 79% |
| Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques. | 78% |
| Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management. | 78% |
| Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans. | 77% |
| Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance. | 76% |
| Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification. | 76% |
| Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation. | 76% |
| Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans. | 75% |
| Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations. | 75% |
| Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data. | 74% |
| Develop soil maps. | 74% |
| Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures. | 73% |
| Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government. | 69% |
| Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides. | 68% |
| Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements. | 68% |
| Review grant applications or make funding recommendations. | 68% |
| Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies. | 67% |
| Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes. | 65% |
