This message sent on behalf of Jessica Fairley at RTI International. The O*NET Data Collection Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking the input of expert Conservation Scientists. As the nation's most comprehensive source of occupational data, O*NET is a free resource and provides instant access to detailed descriptions on more than 900 occupations that drive the U.S. economy. Our visitors include counselors, human resource professionals, researchers, developers, and students, to name a few. Visit O*NET OnLine<http://www.onetonline.org> to learn more: www.onetonline.org<http://www.onetonline.org>
Your participation in this important initiative will help ensure that the complexities of your profession are described accurately in the O*NET database for the American public. O*NET Description of Conservation Scientists: Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. 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. You are considered an Occupation Expert if you meet all the following criteria: * Have at least one year of professional experience working in the occupation. * Have a minimum of 5 years combined in one or more of the following: practicing, training, teaching, and/or supervising others who perform the occupation. * Are currently actively involved in the field and based in the U.S. How to Participate If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please contact Jessica Fairley at RTI International<mailto:jfair...@onet.rti.org>, the O*NET data collection contractor. Please provide the following: * Full Name * Mailing Address with City and State * Daytime Phone Number * Email Address * Company Name and Title Process and Participation Incentive: A random sample of experts responding to this request will be invited to complete a set of questionnaires. Experts who are selected and agree to participate will receive a $40 VISA gift code and a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor. We encourage you to keep information about your profession accurate and current for the benefit of our colleagues and the nation. Thank you for your support. Privacy: All O*NET data collection procedures were approved by RTI's Institutional Review Board which protects the rights of research participants. To maintain privacy, your expert input will be combined with that provided by other occupation experts and will be used to define work values and worker characteristics for this occupation. The O*NET data is published and released at the occupation level only and/or reported in aggregate form only. If you know anyone within your organization who is also an expert and would be willing to participate, please forward this letter to them. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
