Rangeland Conservation Specialist

US Natural Resources Conservation Service; Wray (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wray, CO provides professional services for planning and applying soil, water, and resource conservation on ranches and farms. The role supports grazing land management and conservation activities, working with landowners and field office staff to identify and address resource concerns.

The position emphasizes developing and reviewing conservation plans, providing guidance on grazing management, and collecting data to monitor land condition

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in developing and reviewing grazing land conservation plans and guiding landowners on resource concerns.
• Experience with identifying resource concerns on grazing lands and implementing management plans.
• Ability to collect and analyze data on land use and natural resources conditions and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review multiple-use conservation plans on grazing lands.
• Guide landowners and office staff on resource concerns and grazing management.
• Collect, measure, and analyze data on land use and natural resources conditions.

Skills

Grazing management

Resource assessment data collection

Landowner guidance

Education

Range Management

Directly Related Plant, Animal, and Soil Sciences

Related Resource Management Studies

Job description

The US Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wray, CO provides professional services for planning and applying soil, water, and resource conservation on ranches and farms. The role supports grazing land management and conservation activities, working with landowners and field office staff to identify and address resource concerns.

The position emphasizes developing and reviewing conservation plans, providing guidance on grazing management, and collecting data to monitor land condition