Range Conservation Scientist - Milnesand

The Range Conservation position is a permanent full-time position located in Milnesand, NM, reporting to the Conservation District II Project Manager. The Range Scientist will accomplish a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:

• Routine assistance to senior staff.
• Develop, implement, or administer plans for livestock grazing operations, rangeland habitat analyses and enhancements, rangeland improvements, wildlife habitat protection and improvement, watershed protection and improvement.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to landowners/ranchers for grazing systems, range improvements, and wildlife management.
• Work with federal and state land management agencies to identify rangeland health needs, provide assistance with grazing permit compliance, and collect and analyze data.
• Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range.
• Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
• Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.
• Identify and develop rangeland improvement projects.
• Conduct vegetation, soil, hydrological condition and trend surveys and analysis.
• Collect field samples, monitor experiments, make observations, calculate and record results.
• Compile, prepare, analyze, and manage survey data.
• Construct and repair habitat improvement structures.
• Produce maps using GIS equipment.
• Assure compliance with government regulations and habitat protection.
• Keep accurate and complete records.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports and scientific papers.
• Adhere to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Various other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in range science, wildlife biology, or a related field.
• Five years’ experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Preferred

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Knowledge of range science and wildlife, including the ability to develop grazing plans and wildlife habitat management.
• Experience in rangeland inventory, plant identification, and grazing management planning.
• Knowledge of proper survey techniques.
• Ability to collect field samples, including plants and animals.
• Ability to understand directives from supervisors and perform the duties required in an acceptable manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and business contacts.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Team player who is punctual, environmentally conscious, and motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational and analytical skills.

Use the link below to apply:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/df9c59c4-17d7-4525-b3d6-8d6b56bb78a4/Center-for-Environmental-Health-Monitoring

CEHMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.