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May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.","g":"19","tasks":[{"t":"Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.","core":true,"id":22138,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.","core":true,"id":22153,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.","core":true,"id":22135,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.","core":true,"id":22134,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.","core":true,"id":22133,"r":22,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.","core":true,"id":22140,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.","core":true,"id":22139,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.","core":true,"id":22141,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.","core":true,"id":22145,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.","core":true,"id":22137,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.","core":true,"id":22143,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.","core":true,"id":22136,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"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.","core":true,"id":22146,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.","core":true,"id":22158,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.","core":true,"id":22147,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.","core":true,"id":22151,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"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.","core":true,"id":22148,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.","core":true,"id":22144,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.","core":true,"id":22159,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.","core":true,"id":22156,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations.","core":true,"id":22150,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop soil maps.","core":true,"id":22162,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.","core":true,"id":22152,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government.","core":true,"id":22154,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"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.","core":true,"id":22149,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.","core":true,"id":22160,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Review grant applications or make funding recommendations.","core":true,"id":22161,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.","core":true,"id":22157,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.","core":true,"id":22142,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"},{"t":"Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.","core":false,"id":22155,"r":23,"dt":"08/2022","src":"Occupational Expert"}]}