Natural Resources Planning Specialist

Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/148126 
Apply by date for full consideration: 8/19/2024
Salary Range:     $58,000 – 63,000

Position Summary:
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/ 

A Natural Resources Planning Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position is located at Colorado State University’s (CSU) main campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, but telework arrangements will be considered. This position will provide essential document review and production support on a growing team of specialists in ecology, biology, environmental compliance, and environmental document production.

The Natural Resources Planning Specialist will provide technical assistance for the development and review of regulatory compliance documents, including Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs), National Environmental Policy Act analyses, wetland reports, biological assessments, fieldwork reports, and other natural resources-related documents. A main component of this position is to collaborate with Air Force natural resource managers for continual maintenance and improvements to INRMPs. Therefore, an understanding of natural resource management on military lands is required. An additional focus will be to review regulation-reporting documents, natural resources studies and surveys, and climate change reports and integrate relevant information into INRMPs. As such, excellent scientific synthesis, writing, and communication skills are required. The Specialist also will assist Subject Matter Experts with researching and compiling information for the review of goals, objectives, and projects in INRMPs and collaboratively develop recommendations that are both scientifically sound and guided by a regulatory or mission driver. The Specialist will assist with all facets of document production (e.g., writing, editing, formatting).

Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role. In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid or remote arrangements may be possible. 

Required Qualifications:    

• M.S. in Environmental Policy, Ecology, Biology, or a different natural resources-related field OR a B.S. in one of those fields plus at least three years of professional experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing compliance documents (e.g., Sikes Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act).
• Experience preparing or reviewing natural resources planning documents.
• Knowledge of natural resource-related Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) and Air Force Manuals (AFMAN) (e.g. DoDI 4715.03, AFMAN 32-7003).
• Demonstrated knowledge of natural resource-related topics (e.g., hydrology, ecology, geology)
• Experience summarizing scientific information for clients and/or the public.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/  & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. 

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.