Natural Resource Conservation Coordinator I (On-Site) at USPI

La Grange, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Habitat Management, Land Management, Wildlife Population Balance, Data Collection, Brush Control, Native Vegetation Restoration, Invasive Species Reduction, Prescribed Burns, Heavy Equipment Operation, Skid Steer Operation, Tractor Operation, Forestry Mulcher Operation, Community Engagement, Safety Protocols Adherence, GPS/Mapping Technology, Firearm Handling

Industry

Description

Enjoy the outdoors? At LCRA, we are looking for a Natural Resource Conservation Coordinator to join our boots-on-the-ground field team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives on traveling to various properties, hands-on steward native habitats, balance wildlife populations, and manage our lands with science-based approaches. This is an opportunity to uphold a mission-driven, safety-first mindset and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating with safety! You will be trusted to: - Implement habitat and land management actions like brush control, native vegetation restoration, invasive species reduction, and road/trail fuel break maintenance. You'll also collect field data to assess outcomes. - Conduct wildlife management tasks such as population surveys, deer harvests, and feral hog monitoring. - Assist with prescribed burns, ensuring safety and coordination with local fire authorities. - Operate and maintain heavy equipment like skid steers, tractors, and forestry mulchers safely. - Enhance community engagement by participating in, and potentially presenting at, regional field days and workshops. - Adhere to safety protocols, maintaining certifications, and completing required reports. You qualify with: - Four or more years of experience in natural resource management or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in agriculture, natural resource management, range management, wildlife management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. - Driver's license - For incumbents who volunteer to participate in prescribed burning activities: NWCG Single Resource Boss Qualification or higher - Class A Texas commercial driver’s license or equivalent from another state, for incumbents performing heavy equipment operation - Active Texas handgun license and active Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) hunting license required for duties relating to wildlife management with a firearm You are a great fit with: - Proficiency in field data collection and GPS/mapping technology - Experience in land/habitat management, including prescribed fire, heavy machinery operation, and regulated deer harvesting. - Experience with safe and responsible firearm handling - Effective communication skills You gain: - Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option - Life and disability insurance - Wellness program including wellness incentive - Extensive learning & development programs And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org [lcra.benefits@lcra.org]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

The coordinator will implement habitat and land management actions such as vegetation restoration, invasive species reduction, and fuel break maintenance, while also conducting wildlife management tasks like population surveys and feral hog monitoring. This role involves operating heavy equipment, assisting with prescribed burns, and collecting field data to assess outcomes.