Natural Resource Specialist

Earth Day; Great Falls, Bismarck (MT, ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Day in Great Falls, MT seeks a GS-09 level professional to support the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture by translating complex scientific information into clear materials for partners and decision makers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with agencies and conservation entities, promoting cooperative relationships, and compiling data for reports and tracking systems. You will help gather input for project actions.

Qualifications

• Translate complex scientific information into clear materials for partners and decision makers.
• Promote cooperative relationships with government agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Compile data and assist in preparing reports and accomplishment tracking.
• Obtain input from agencies and conservation entities for project actions.

Responsibilities

• Support JV priorities by producing accessible communications.
• Collaborate with coordinators to develop evidence-based materials.
• Engage partners and stakeholders to strengthen support and funding.
• Assist in state and national accomplishment tracking inputs.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project coordination

Job description

At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve Joint Venture (JV) partners, particularly the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), by working closely with partners to understand priorities and develop products that communicate complex scientific information in clear, accessible formats to strengthen support and funding for JV and partner initiatives.
• Interpret and translate technical information developed by the JV Science Coordinator and the Habitat and Population Evaluation Team, collaborating with the JV Communications Coordinator to produce clear and compelling materials for partners, decision makers, and the public.
• Promote, establish, and maintain cooperative working relationships with partners, including government agencies, tribal entities, conservation organizations, agribusiness organizations, local community groups, and individual farmers and ranchers.
• Compile data and information and assist in the preparation of reports and other documents required by the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture Coordinator, including input into state and national accomplishment tracking systems.
• Obtain input from agencies and conservation entities on proposed actions, coordinating and corresponding with all necessary agencies, organizations, and individuals associated with each project.