NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Engineering Specialist, Soil Conservation District
MD 21723, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of Howard County Government, which is seeking an Engineering Specialist for the Soil Conservation District. The role involves technical and planning work in soil and water conservation, assisting in the design and implementation of conservation practices, and providing guidance to lower-level employees.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Selects and applies designs for soil conservation planning using best management practices (BMPs)
Works with landowners, operators and contractors in recommending or applying conservation practices
Develops soil conservation and water quality plans for cooperators
Checks construction of standardized conservation projects in progress or when complete; Evaluates and proposes solutions to drainage and soil-related problems for individuals, groups, or other units of government
Proficient in the operation of Conservation Desktop, the NRCS planning tool
Performs conservation planning duties, such as inventory and evaluation of land and farm operations, preparing and delivering maps and preparing finished plans
Provides assistance to cooperators with a variety of cost-share programs
Conducts assessments of resource concerns on farms and develops soil conservation planning prescriptions to address water quality issues
Communicates effectively with farmers, contractors, engineers, and agency staff
May oversee the work of survey operations and technicians, and contractors
May oversee construction or implementation of BMPs
May lead survey projects or other technical projects or programs; including developing designs for a variety of conservation practices
Designs or assists in designing best management practices (BMPs) such as waterways, diversion, drainage systems, animal waste management systems and other practices intended to reduce erosion or minimize pollution
Performs other related duties
May inspect installed practices to determine adherence to standards and specifications
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in the operation of Conservation Desktop, the NRCS planning tool
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
Ability to develop and review technical engineering designs
Ability to develop plans for conservation practices
Ability to compose simple and complex drawings
Ability to perform routine computations
Ability to complete soil conservation and water quality plans using Conservation Desktop; and demonstrated proficiency with GIS systems such as Arc View, Arc Map, and Property View
Ability to communicate with engineers, architects, conservationists, landowners, contractors and others involved in soil and water conservation projects
Ability to train and provide guidance to other employees
Ability to work with other employees, contractors and the general public
Ability to conduct public meetings or hearings
Ability to provide educational programs and presentations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
Courses in agronomy, environmental science, civil engineering or related fields
Experience in soil conversation planning and project design
Knowledge of soil and water conservation principles
Knowledge of land surveying
Knowledge of elementary engineering methods relative to the planning of soil and water conservation, agronomic and structural projects
Knowledge of agricultural terminology
Knowledge of cropping and farming systems
Knowledge of algebra and geometry
Knowledge of soil and water engineering design principles
Knowledge of local, state, and federal agricultural cost share programs
Skill in the application of conservation planning techniques in the areas of inventory, evaluation, design, and construction
NRCS Conservation Planner Certification (preferred)
Class C Maryland Driver's license or equivalent issued by state of residence
Employees may also be required to be certified in Nutrient Management and demonstrate proficiency in a variety of NRCS design standards
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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