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APPENDIX 4: PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT PLAN - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 



RANGE CONSERVATIONIST 

 GS-8 



I. SCOPE OF WORK 



This position is designated for Indian Preference in 

 Hiring and involves professional duties in conjunction with 

 a range and wildlife enhancement project on the Cheyenne 

 River Reservation. 



II. MAJOR DUTIES 



A. Conducts range condition and utilization 

 inventories, and recommends proper stocking rates and 

 management practices . 



B. Conducts field investigation to determine 

 compliance with terms of grazing permits. 



C. Assists with developing, implementing, and 

 monitoring a major range improvement project. 



D. Makes contact with range unit permittees, Indian 

 and non-Indian, concerning various range-related issues. 



E. Supervises Technicians, Aides, and Clerks. 



F. Assists with A.D.P. supervision and problem- 

 solving. 



III. RANKING FACTORS 



A. Must have a professional knowledge, educational 

 background and competence in Range Management. 



B. Must understand theories, practices and techniques 

 of Range Conservation. 



C. Must have ability to discuss and advise on specific 

 and complex range management and conservation practices. 



D. Must be knowledgeable in regulations pertaining to 

 grazing permit and farm lease administration. 



E. Must have ability to prepare correspondence and 

 reports in connection with resource management. 



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