Louisiana
Agricultural Environmental Specialist 1-2
Louisiana, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Job #OSWC-50474471-12.16.2025-KGB
This position is located within the Office of Soil and Water Conservation.
This position may be domiciled in the Shreveport, Columbia, Monroe, or Bossier City LA USDA Service Centers.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce? Join the
Office of Soil and Water Conservation
as an Agricultural Environmental Specialist! Support the office’s mission by supporting the conservation of water quality and soil health and stability on croplands, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways throughout Louisiana.
Why Join the Office of Soil and Water Conservation
Serve a mission-driven organization focused on conserving Louisiana’s soil and water resources
Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive state benefits package
Contribute to initiatives that enhance workplace culture and employee experience
Work as part of a collaborative and supportive team
Core Competencies
Communicating Effectively:
The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Developing Plans:
The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.
Managing Projects:
The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close out all project goals within the established timeline.
Preferred Competencies
Focusing on Customers:
The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Learning Actively:
The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Managing Meetings:
The ability to conduct a meeting and manage others to accomplish the results needed in the allotted amount of time.
Networking:
The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners, external partners, and professional contacts.
Solving Problems:
The ability to discover solutions to problems.
Thinking Creatively:
The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
Training Others:
The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.
LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees!
We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.
Qualifications Three years of experience in agriculture, chemistry, natural resource management, structural pest control, or inspection or enforcement for compliance with agricultural, environmental, or public health laws, rules or regulations; OR
A bachelor’s degree in forestry, an agricultural, biological, chemical, environmental science, or engineering field.
Additional Information The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Incumbent of this position will provide operational support to the Office of Soil & Water (LDAF-OSWC) within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry for conservation of water quality, and soil health and stability on croplands, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and waterways of Louisiana by providing financial assistance, administrative support and centralized coordination to the State’s 44 Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCDs) who work with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide conservation planning services for landowners and managers.
AES Role Details
AES III will work more independently than AES I or AES II, and will develop and implement mufti-parish and statewide conservation programs and projects.
Provides programmatic technical support to the statewide Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD).
Meets with SWCD boards at their regular monthly board meetings to develop and maintain local conservation programs.
Works with USDA-NRCS, LDAF-OSWC, LDEQ and SWCD staff and private landowners to administer watershed specific programs such as the PL-566 Watershed Protection & Flood Prevention Program.
Performs resource inventories on private land for conservation plan development and conservation program guidance, assists AES Manager and others with development of watershed-based work plans.
Reviews monthly District board meeting minutes and required attachments for supporting items and information to gauge levels of local SWCD interaction and conservation initiative progression.
Works with private landowners and agricultural processing facility managers to develop Agricultural Solid Waste Management Program best management practice plans.
Maintains and enhances established LDAF-OSWC/SWCD environmental conservation education and outreach programs and networks by promoting and conducting LA Project WET (Water education for Teachers) and other educational workshops and initiatives.
Functional Requirements
Working 60/40 outdoors/indoors
Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50
Walking and standing (8 hours) Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
Prolonged sifting at work station or in a vehicle for travel
Occasional bending or kneeling
Lifting items such as briefcase, computer, scanner, luggage or other items used to travel and perform field work
Frequent reaching above shoulder height and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
Occasional walking over irregular ground
Occasional demands maybe required for strenuous activities over long periods of time
Drive a vehicle to perform duties
Safely handle a truck/trailer and safely operate an outboard boat/motor
High levels of interpersonal cooperation and public speaking
Environmental Factors
Working indoors outdoors and in immersed in remote wetlands
May be required to wear appropriate safety protection
Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
Exposed to grain dust, bad odors from farm animals, chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials
Working in cold temperatures for short periods of time
Occasionally working around residential and wildland hazards
Exposed to smoke and dust
Occasional excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet, and extreme dry conditions • Walking on irregular ground for long distances
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:
Full-time, This position may be filled by Job Appointment, temporary appointment that may last up to 4 years.
Career Progression : This position may be filled as a Agricultural Environmental Specialist 1 or 2.
Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kimberly Guy-Buckley
HR Supervisor
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
kbuckley@ldaf.state.la.us
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
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This position is located within the Office of Soil and Water Conservation.
This position may be domiciled in the Shreveport, Columbia, Monroe, or Bossier City LA USDA Service Centers.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce? Join the
Office of Soil and Water Conservation
as an Agricultural Environmental Specialist! Support the office’s mission by supporting the conservation of water quality and soil health and stability on croplands, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways throughout Louisiana.
Why Join the Office of Soil and Water Conservation
Serve a mission-driven organization focused on conserving Louisiana’s soil and water resources
Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive state benefits package
Contribute to initiatives that enhance workplace culture and employee experience
Work as part of a collaborative and supportive team
Core Competencies
Communicating Effectively:
The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Developing Plans:
The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.
Managing Projects:
The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close out all project goals within the established timeline.
Preferred Competencies
Focusing on Customers:
The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Learning Actively:
The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Managing Meetings:
The ability to conduct a meeting and manage others to accomplish the results needed in the allotted amount of time.
Networking:
The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners, external partners, and professional contacts.
Solving Problems:
The ability to discover solutions to problems.
Thinking Creatively:
The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
Training Others:
The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.
LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees!
We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.
Qualifications Three years of experience in agriculture, chemistry, natural resource management, structural pest control, or inspection or enforcement for compliance with agricultural, environmental, or public health laws, rules or regulations; OR
A bachelor’s degree in forestry, an agricultural, biological, chemical, environmental science, or engineering field.
Additional Information The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Incumbent of this position will provide operational support to the Office of Soil & Water (LDAF-OSWC) within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry for conservation of water quality, and soil health and stability on croplands, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and waterways of Louisiana by providing financial assistance, administrative support and centralized coordination to the State’s 44 Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCDs) who work with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide conservation planning services for landowners and managers.
AES Role Details
AES III will work more independently than AES I or AES II, and will develop and implement mufti-parish and statewide conservation programs and projects.
Provides programmatic technical support to the statewide Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD).
Meets with SWCD boards at their regular monthly board meetings to develop and maintain local conservation programs.
Works with USDA-NRCS, LDAF-OSWC, LDEQ and SWCD staff and private landowners to administer watershed specific programs such as the PL-566 Watershed Protection & Flood Prevention Program.
Performs resource inventories on private land for conservation plan development and conservation program guidance, assists AES Manager and others with development of watershed-based work plans.
Reviews monthly District board meeting minutes and required attachments for supporting items and information to gauge levels of local SWCD interaction and conservation initiative progression.
Works with private landowners and agricultural processing facility managers to develop Agricultural Solid Waste Management Program best management practice plans.
Maintains and enhances established LDAF-OSWC/SWCD environmental conservation education and outreach programs and networks by promoting and conducting LA Project WET (Water education for Teachers) and other educational workshops and initiatives.
Functional Requirements
Working 60/40 outdoors/indoors
Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50
Walking and standing (8 hours) Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
Prolonged sifting at work station or in a vehicle for travel
Occasional bending or kneeling
Lifting items such as briefcase, computer, scanner, luggage or other items used to travel and perform field work
Frequent reaching above shoulder height and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
Occasional walking over irregular ground
Occasional demands maybe required for strenuous activities over long periods of time
Drive a vehicle to perform duties
Safely handle a truck/trailer and safely operate an outboard boat/motor
High levels of interpersonal cooperation and public speaking
Environmental Factors
Working indoors outdoors and in immersed in remote wetlands
May be required to wear appropriate safety protection
Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
Exposed to grain dust, bad odors from farm animals, chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials
Working in cold temperatures for short periods of time
Occasionally working around residential and wildland hazards
Exposed to smoke and dust
Occasional excessive smoke, heat, humidity, cold, wet, and extreme dry conditions • Walking on irregular ground for long distances
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:
Full-time, This position may be filled by Job Appointment, temporary appointment that may last up to 4 years.
Career Progression : This position may be filled as a Agricultural Environmental Specialist 1 or 2.
Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kimberly Guy-Buckley
HR Supervisor
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
kbuckley@ldaf.state.la.us
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
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