Rangeland Field Technician - GIS & Range Management

US-Bureau-of-Land-Management; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado seeks a Range Technician to support federal rangeland management programs in Meeker. The role involves field tasks, data collection, and coordinating with partners to monitor vegetation, fences, water developments, and grazing allotments.

Candidates will use GIS, maintain records, and prepare reports. The position offers progression from GS-05 through GS-08 with opportunities for growth in natural resource management.

Qualifications

• Degree or combination of education/experience in forestry, range management, agriculture or related fields.
• Experience with GIS for field orientation and map reading beneficial.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support rangeland management programs in field environments.
• Collect and record information for reports and maintain records.
• Use GIS to create maps and support field work.
• Assist with monitoring grazing allotments and fence/water developments.

Skills

GIS

Fence maintenance

Water development

Rangeland management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry/Range management/Agriculture

Tools

GIS software

Data systems

Job description

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado seeks a Range Technician to support federal rangeland management programs in Meeker. The role involves field tasks, data collection, and coordinating with partners to monitor vegetation, fences, water developments, and grazing allotments.

Candidates will use GIS, maintain records, and prepare reports. The position offers progression from GS-05 through GS-08 with opportunities for growth in natural resource management.