Impact-Driven Natural Resources Specialist

U.S. Department of the Interior; Mills (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation in Wyoming seeks a Natural Resource Specialist to help manage water and related resources responsibly, balancing environmental and economic interests for the American public.

You will issue land use permits, oversee recreation areas, coordinate with partners, analyze data with GIS, ensure NEPA compliance, and communicate with state, federal, and local stakeholders to support sound land resource management.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or national status required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Issue land use permits.
• Manage recreation at Reclamation-managed areas.
• Coordinate with managing partners for recreation management.
• Address public safety and accessibility.
• Prepare documentation and serve as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).
• Map resources using GIS and document land management activities.
• Interact with state, federal, local entities and the general public.
• Assemble information to document NEPA compliance for use authorizations and grants.

Skills

GIS data analysis

Public communication

Contracting oversight

Project coordination

Environmental policy

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation in Wyoming seeks a Natural Resource Specialist to help manage water and related resources responsibly, balancing environmental and economic interests for the American public.

You will issue land use permits, oversee recreation areas, coordinate with partners, analyze data with GIS, ensure NEPA compliance, and communicate with state, federal, and local stakeholders to support sound land resource management.