Job Opportunities

These soil science job opportunities are in the private sector.  They make specific mention of soil science qualifications.  Soil science education and experience also qualifies candidates for positions which make no specific mention of soil science in the job listing.  For a broader posting of soil science job opportunities, see soil-science.info/jobs.

Leonard Insurance

Group Insurance - Professional Liability for Errors and Omissions.

Meetings

NSCSS - 23rd Annual Meeting

Wednesday, March 3 through Saturday, March 6, 2010 Location: Fernandina, Amelia Island, Florida and Cumberland Island, Georgia.

Member Benefits Powerpoint - First NSCSS Slideshare

Mark McClain has prepared a great slideshow on member benefits, presented in Raleigh, NC on January 19, 2010. It hits on the classic points, some pithier ones, and pulls in some good history. We've taken this as a golden opportunity to start an NSCSS Slideshare account - look forward to posting other similar presentations.

Internships: USGS Summer Employment for Soils Undergraduates

USGS will likely hire 12 individuals to do this work. Most of them will be summer employees, but for those who graduated in December 09, they could start sooner. This summer position would be a great fit for those who have soil morphology and classification and/or have soil judging experience. Via Tom Hallmark, TX

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Job Opportunity: Mapping Crew Leader

Soil Survey in United Arab Emirates. Closes January 27, 2010  

Soil Taxonomy: 11th Edition Keys Available

The 11th edition of Keys to Soil Taxonomy, as well as a summary of all changes for this new version of the Keys is available at: http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/tax_keys/

Job Opportunity: Consulting Soil Scientist

NSCSS has received two inquiries in the last week from soil scientist owned firms seeking leads to qualified soil scientists.  Both firms are located in Western states.  Formal job descriptions have not been prepared yet.

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Members in the News: Million Acre Mappers

"A soil scientist carries a few basic pieces of equipment, including a level, soil testing kit (strapped to his belt), a spade and an augur."

eSoil Profiles: January 2010 Issue

The current issue of Soil Profiles is available for download. (pdf)

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NSCSS – SSSA Efforts To Strengthen Soils Profession

In a collaborative effort the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (NSCSS) and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) are working together to explore avenues to further strengthen the soils profession. Since 2007 the economy has not been compassionate to the soil or geoscience professions at the private, academic, or public levels. Nationally, certain geographic areas and sectors have been affected worse than others. This economy gives pause for our profession to contemplate and be critically introspective as to what is being done right or wrong.
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Summer Soil Institute at Colorado State University

The summer soil institute provides a unique opportunity to gain a fundamental and applied understanding of soil biology, chemistry, and physics with world-renowned faculty. Students will gain hands-on experience with lab and field techniques and will gain an enhanced appreciation for the importance of managing our soil resources sustainably. The course will be limited to a maximum of 25 students. Applications will be reviewed starting March 12.

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Soil Material - Soil Resource - Soil Science Licensing

The view of soil as a natural resource separates soil science from engineering.

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President's Message: Soil Science Exposed

My career has seen the soil science profession shift from predominantly government employer to mixed private, government and university employers. Until recently, I thought I was witnessing the decline of the profession, but now I believe it is the effect of the diversification that has ultimately broadened the knowledge and application of soil scientists. Today, there are more laws and regulations that pertain to soils than ever before, and states continue to add licensing. So why is the number of soil science students continuing to decrease?

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