Field-Based Restoration Operations Lead

Westland Resources; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Job summary

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc. seeks a Restoration Site Operations Manager for a large-scale agricultural land conversion and ecological restoration project in the San Acacia, NM area.

This field-based role requires on-site leadership to plan, implement, and adapt field activities across irrigation, vegetation establishment, and habitat restoration. You will collaborate with project managers, farmers, contractors, and agency staff, while maintaining records and supporting permitting, monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, ecology, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in agricultural operations or restoration.
• Experience evaluating field conditions and adapting management approaches.
• Experience in irrigated agricultural operations or large-scale land-management projects.
• Conversational Spanish or bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of agricultural operations and restoration activities.
• Develop and adapt field-management strategies.
• Plan and coordinate field activities: site prep, planting, irrigation.
• Evaluate site conditions and adjust practices.
• Collaborate with farmers, contractors, and agency staff.
• Maintain field records and support permitting and reporting.

Skills

Field leadership

Project management

GIS knowledge

Irrigation management

Stakeholder coordination

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS devices

Job description

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc. seeks a Restoration Site Operations Manager for a large-scale agricultural land conversion and ecological restoration project in the San Acacia, NM area.

This field-based role requires on-site leadership to plan, implement, and adapt field activities across irrigation, vegetation establishment, and habitat restoration. You will collaborate with project managers, farmers, contractors, and agency staff, while maintaining records and supporting permitting, monitoring, and