New Hires - Step 3

Message From the State Conservationist

Dear New Employee,

On behalf of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), it is my pleasure to welcome you to the agency! I believe you will find your work to be enjoyable and rewarding. I hope you will share in the pride we in NRCS have in our achievements, which contribute so much to the quality of life we enjoy in this country and to its future sustainability.

The Soil Conservation Service, predecessor to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, was created in response to the Dust Bowl in 1935 to help farmers restore the land that sustains us. The fundamental mission of NRCS remains to help people serve as stewards of the land and natural resources. We are committed to maintaining a highly skilled, diverse workforce to provide quality service to all who need and use the land.

Your supervisor will explain your responsibilities, rights and privileges. Permanent employees, assisted by their supervisors, will develop a training plan based on job description, personal needs, and performance standards. As you progress in your training, the plan will be revised to continue your professional development.

As a federal employee, you represent the United States Government and are held to a high standard of conduct and ethics. Mutual understanding, cooperation, consideration, and courtesy between you and your associates, your supervisor, our conservation partners, and the people we serve should be the guiding principles during your employment with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. You should not hesitate to fully discuss your interests and concerns with your supervisor.

Again, we welcome you to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and wish you every success and happiness in your work.

Sincerely,

PATRICIA S. LEAVENWORTH
State Conservationist

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