Open Space Resource Specialist - Trails & Conservation

Bernalillo; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Parks Resource Specialist to oversee Open Space programs, organize volunteers, and improve soil quality while controlling invasive species. The role involves planning trails, coordinating forest thinning with partners, and tracking conservation initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant outdoor/natural science field and at least one year of related experience; strong GIS/GPS and field tool skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Natural or Earth Sciences, Environmental Education, Planning, or Natural Resource Management.
• One year of work experience in above fields or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors agricultural programs and activities on Open Space properties.
• Organizes and oversees volunteers, service projects, and educational field trips.
• Researches and implements strategies for improving soil quality and controlling invasive species and pests.
• Plans, develops, and maintains natural surface trails.
• Coordinates forest thinning projects with external agencies.
• Implements forest health and wildlife initiatives; coordinates with stakeholders and monitors progress.
• Develops methods to measure effectiveness of resource management initiatives and publishes updates.
• Acts as liaison to external environmental research and monitoring programs.
• Coordinates and secures cultural and environmental clearances as needed.
• Uses GIS and GPS to analyze data and produce maps.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Natural or Earth Sciences, Environmental Education, Planning, or Natural Resource Management

Tools

GIS

GPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Parks Resource Specialist to oversee Open Space programs, organize volunteers, and improve soil quality while controlling invasive species. The role involves planning trails, coordinating forest thinning with partners, and tracking conservation initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant outdoor/natural science field and at least one year of related experience; strong GIS/GPS and field tool skills are preferred.