Civil/Agricultural Engineer

Summary This position is located in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Mississippi State Office. The incumbent assists the area/zone or similar engineer and is responsible for providing technical guidance and in-the overall planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the engineering phases of soil and water conservation practices. Responsibilities Develops preliminary and final designs for structures of varying engineering complexity. Makes site investigations and field construction checks of approved practice design installations. Planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, wetland creation or restoration, and other conservation practices needing engineering guidance. Interprets plans and specifications for contractors, solving problems at local level as to proper interpretation of specifications. Provides training to conservation contractors and others assisting wi...

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