Environmental Resource Specialist

US Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to natural resource planning, habitat management, and recreation program support across Corps lands and waters. You will help prepare plans, update master plans, monitor land use permits, and advise field projects on ecosystem stewardship.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Real Estate and field staff to ensure resource protection, safety, and mission success, while overseeing invasive species programs and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in field inspections collecting data on natural resources and public use.
• Assisting senior specialists with habitat inventories, vegetation sampling, and documenting findings for larger reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource plans and programs pertaining to silviculture, range management, soil conservation, and agriculture leases, environmental compliance, wildlife habitat, and public use.
• Prepare documentation in support of Master Plan Updates/Supplements and assist field project/lake manager in preparation of Operational Management Plans.
• Monitor project administration of land use permits, surveillance of lands and water and encroachment prevention.
• Advise field projects on natural resource management of land and waters; conserve resources via ecosystem management, compliance, protection, and restoration practices.
• Oversee aquatic and terrestrial invasive species program.
• Partner with Real Estate and field staff to ensure compliance with policies for resource protection, development, aesthetics, safety, and mission success at Corps managed and out-granted lands.
• Assist with the recreation program in visitor assistance training and its user fee program.

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to natural resource planning, habitat management, and recreation program support across Corps lands and waters. You will help prepare plans, update master plans, monitor land use permits, and advise field projects on ecosystem stewardship.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Real Estate and field staff to ensure resource protection, safety, and mission success, while overseeing invasive species programs and