Wildlife & Land-Use Planning Lead

Careerwebsite; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

RETIREMENT: PERA plan options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays and leave

Flexible work schedule and remote-work

Job summary

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks a NW Region Land Use Coordinator to lead multi-disciplinary reviews and coordinate with multiple CPW areas on complex land use proposals. The role focuses on developing scientific approaches to advance CPW recommendations to protect wildlife resources during development.

The position collects field data, supports NEPA and land planning efforts, and works with various jurisdictions to ensure compliance and effective mitigation across projects.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience reviewing and commenting on land use development proposals, including county/local municipalities, state agency projects, and federal land planning initiatives.
• Experience with NEPA reviews, wildlife management activities, oil & gas permitting, and federal land planning amendments is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple CPW regions and stakeholders across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and comment on large-scale land development and planning proposals.
• Develop recommendations to avoid, minimize, and mitigate adverse wildlife impacts.
• Collect and verify field data to support compliance with program and regulatory standards.
• Prepare materials for land use planning processes and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Organization & time management

Interpersonal skills

Geospatial mapping software

Job description

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks a NW Region Land Use Coordinator to lead multi-disciplinary reviews and coordinate with multiple CPW areas on complex land use proposals. The role focuses on developing scientific approaches to advance CPW recommendations to protect wildlife resources during development.

The position collects field data, supports NEPA and land planning efforts, and works with various jurisdictions to ensure compliance and effective mitigation across projects.