Natural Resources Specialist

CEHMM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers a wide verity of environmental services to clients throughout southern New Mexico. Our Environmental Services Department specializes in natural resources assessment and environmental permitting at the federal and state levels. A successful candidate may have experience with plant & wildlife surveys, environmental assessments (EAs), a working knowledge of the NEPA, and environmental planning.

The Natural Resource Specialist position is a permanent full-time position located in Carlsbad, NM, reporting to the Environment Services Project Manager. The Natural Resource Specialist will accomplish a wide variety of client needs including but not limited to:

• Wildlife surveys (burrowing owl, raptor, herps, lesser prairie-chicken, etc.)
• Special Status Plant Species Surveys
• Cave and karst surveys
• Water and soil sampling
• Environmental planning and conflict analysis
• Development of NEPA documents (Environmental Assessments and Evaluations)
• Wetland delineations
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Environmental consultation
• Reclamation and remediation planning

The salary range for this position is $20/hr. to $29/hr. CEHMM offers a very relaxed work environment with flexible schedules, competitive compensation, benefits including 401K, quality insurance options, relocation reimbursement, education reimbursement, and clothing allowance.

Qualifications

Required

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, or related fields.
• A minimum of two years of experience in natural resource management or consulting
• Ability to work long hours in the field with potentially undesirable conditions.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with clients.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience with state and federal environmental permitting.
• Demonstrated experience with NEPA document preparation.
• Ability to pull a trailer and operate a UTV.