Field Wildlife & Habitat Technician I

Lower Colorado River Authority; Marble Falls, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Natural Resource Conservation Coordinator to join our field team, traveling to properties to steward native habitats, manage wildlife, and apply science-based land management.

The role emphasizes safety, decision-making under pressure, and alignment with LCRA values. Experience in field operations and wildlife-related duties is important, with a strong community engagement component.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in natural resource management or related field.
• A degree in agriculture, natural resource management, range management, wildlife management or relevant field may substitute for certain years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field operations with heavy equipment operation (skid steers, tractors, forestry mulchers).
• Hand work (chainsaw use, brush clearing, herbicide application) and maintenance of tools and machinery.

Skills

Driver's license

Active handgun license

TPWD hunting license

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture/natural resource management or related field

Tools

GPS mapping technology

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Natural Resource Conservation Coordinator to join our field team, traveling to properties to steward native habitats, manage wildlife, and apply science-based land management.

The role emphasizes safety, decision-making under pressure, and alignment with LCRA values. Experience in field operations and wildlife-related duties is important, with a strong community engagement component.