Natural Resources Specialist
Natural Resources Specialist - Carlsbad
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 $25/hr. to $30/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.
To apply please send cover letter, resume and references to CEHMM, 505 N. Main St., Carlsbad, NM 88220, or e-mail to info@cehmm.org or contact person amy.marquez@cehmm.org the subject Natural Resources Specialist. CEHMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.