Urban Nature Resources Lead & Education Specialist

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Mount Vernon (VA); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks a Natural Resource Specialist III to lead countywide environmental research and education programs, including BioBlitzes, outreach, and managing an urban Nature Center. The role requires strong research, program development, and staff management skills, with day-to-day operations oversight and collaboration across agencies.

Hybrid work arrangement, with budget and personnel management responsibilities, partnerships with universities

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, or related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible natural resources or wildlife management experience or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with State and Commission rules and regulations.
• Pass Commission medical examination.
• Depending on area of assignment, the ability to acquire related program certification (e.g., Maryland Deer Cooperator License, Maryland Wildlife Damage Control Operators Permit, Maryland Biological Stream Survey Fish and Macroinvertebrate Certification).

Responsabilidades

• Develop countywide environmental and natural resource research initiatives.
• Design and implement studies related to ecology, wildlife, habitat management, water quality, forestry, and conservation planning.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to support decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and grant proposals based on research findings.
• Maintain partnerships with universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental trends, regulations, and best practices affecting county natural resources.

Conocimientos

Research design

Program development

Staff supervision

Budget management

Public outreach

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

Descripción del empleo

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks a Natural Resource Specialist III to lead countywide environmental research and education programs, including BioBlitzes, outreach, and managing an urban Nature Center. The role requires strong research, program development, and staff management skills, with day-to-day operations oversight and collaboration across agencies.

Hybrid work arrangement, with budget and personnel management responsibilities, partnerships with universities