Field Natural Resources Patrol & GIS Specialist

Travis County; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Travis County seeks a Specialist to patrol Balcones Canyonlands Preserve tracts, document issues, and coordinate with the Park Police. You will communicate preserve rules, assist with access for contractors and researchers, and support land-management and wildlife monitoring tasks across diverse terrains.

You should have a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources and GIS experience, with strong data reporting and public outreach abilities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology or related field, and 1 year of directly related experience.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the stated requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Aufgaben

• Assist in planning and conducting natural resources management projects on Travis County lands, including monitoring and habitat restoration.
• Provide GIS mapping support and maintain GIS databases for land management activities.
• Research and develop methods for natural resources protection and coordinates with agencies to improve project management.
• Compile and analyze field data for reports, presentations, and land management plans.
• Educate the public about natural resources protection and preserves; disseminate information to landowners and agencies.
• Advise County parks staff on natural resources issues and perform related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

GIS mapping

Biological monitoring

Data collection

Report writing

Public communications

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources

1 year experience in natural resource management

Tools

ArcView GIS

Geodatabases

Jobbeschreibung

Travis County seeks a Specialist to patrol Balcones Canyonlands Preserve tracts, document issues, and coordinate with the Park Police. You will communicate preserve rules, assist with access for contractors and researchers, and support land-management and wildlife monitoring tasks across diverse terrains.

You should have a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources and GIS experience, with strong data reporting and public outreach abilities.