Senior Field & Data Program Specialist

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Jornada Basin Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program seeks a Program Specialist Senior in Las Cruces, NM. The role supports long-term vegetation measurements, field and lab work, data entry, and coordination of field campaigns with researchers.

The position requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, plus FAA Part 107 certification and the ability to work outdoors in desert conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Valid Driver’s License for field operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; endure desert field conditions.
• Experience with data entry, data management, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS and R.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating field operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect data related to plant ecology, aeolian studies, hydrology, animal ecology, soils, UAV operations, and wireless data acquisition/climatology.
• Support Lead Technician and Site Manager in long-term LTER studies; plan and implement projects with researchers.
• Sample processing, equipment cleaning, data checking, and documentation.
• Train staff on plant identification; maintain herbarium vouchers.
• Enter, check, and correct field and sensor data; maintain metadata for datasets.
• Compile and summarize program activity data for reports to researchers and funding sources.
• Coordinate field schedules, vehicles, supplies, and equipment for campaigns.
• Assist in training and directing staff; enforce safety procedures and data protocols.
• Maintain wireless data network and data acquisition equipment; troubleshoot remote stations.
• Perform routine maintenance and inventory of field equipment and vehicles; report repairs.
• Support UAV operations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Field data collection

Data entry

Equipment maintenance

Supervisory skills

ArcGIS

R for analysis

Microsoft Office

UAV operations

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Dataloggers

Job description

New Mexico State University’s Jornada Basin Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program seeks a Program Specialist Senior in Las Cruces, NM. The role supports long-term vegetation measurements, field and lab work, data entry, and coordination of field campaigns with researchers.

The position requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, plus FAA Part 107 certification and the ability to work outdoors in desert conditions.