On-Site Restoration & Farm Operations Lead

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc.; San Acacia (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc., part of a Trinity Consultants team, seeks a Restoration & Farm Operations Manager for a large-scale agricultural land conversion and ecological restoration project in San Acacia, NM. This field-based role demands on-site presence and collaboration with project managers, farmers, and contractors to implement strategies across 1,000+ acres.

The role emphasizes advanced knowledge in agricultural operations, restoration ecology, land and water management, and habitat

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in agricultural operations, land management, restoration, or related fields.
• Experience evaluating field conditions and adapting management approaches.
• Experience managing irrigated agricultural operations or large-scale land-management projects.
• Knowledge of waterbird habitat management and arid/riparian environments.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of agricultural operations, land conversion, habitat restoration, irrigation, and property management.
• Develop and adapt field-management strategies using agricultural, ecological, and water-management knowledge.
• Evaluate soil, vegetation, and site conditions and determine appropriate methods and timing.
• Plan and coordinate field activities including site prep, planting, irrigation, and habitat establishment.
• Monitor vegetation establishment, irrigation performance, invasive species, and site indicators to inform adaptive management.
• Translate restoration plans and monitoring data into practical field actions.
• Coordinate with farmers, contractors, and field personnel to ensure quality and timing of work.
• Maintain accurate technical records of activities, observations, and performance.

Skills

Agricultural operations

Irrigation management

Habitat restoration

Land management

Vegetation management

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, environmental science, soil science, hydrology, restoration ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc., part of a Trinity Consultants team, seeks a Restoration & Farm Operations Manager for a large-scale agricultural land conversion and ecological restoration project in San Acacia, NM. This field-based role demands on-site presence and collaboration with project managers, farmers, and contractors to implement strategies across 1,000+ acres.

The role emphasizes advanced knowledge in agricultural operations, restoration ecology, land and water management, and habitat