Natural Resources Coordinator

Natural Resources Coordinator

Location: FC 1525 Blue Spruce, CO United States

Salary: $28.57 - $34.27 Hourly

Hybrid

Full-time

Job Description:

The Natural Resources Coordinator is a full-time position with the Larimer County CSU Extension Office in Fort Collins, CO. As part of a 15 member team, the Coordinator contributes to community education in areas ranging from agriculture to health & well-being to 4-H/positive youth development. The Extension Office is a  collaborative environment composed of both Larimer County and CSU staff, who implement both county-specific and CSU-led programs.

This position is responsible for taking on existing programming responsibilities such as conducting small acreage site visits to recommend best management practices and coordinating the Native Plant Master program. The ideal candidate will also lead and/or contribute to implementation of specific strategies within Larimer County's Water Master Plan, including strategies related to agricultural water conservation and public education. This will involve significant collaboration with other county departments and external stakeholders.

In this role you will be expected to be resourceful in providing answers to a wide variety of natural resource questions from private landowners ranging from weed and grazing management to hobby livestock to pest management.

A typical schedule would run from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. This position can be done as a remote/in-person hybrid, although an in-person presence in the Larimer County Extension Office is expected at least two days per week. What you'll be doing:

• Promoting, scheduling, and conducting small acreage site visits (~1-65 acres) on diverse array of private land in Larimer County

• Make verbal and written recommendations for best practices on small acreages that will result in conservation or enhancement of natural resources

• Collaborating with administrative staff and others to promote, schedule, and coordinate a volunteer-led, multi-week Native Plant Master program according to CSU program standards

• Leading and/or supporting implementation of specific strategies within Larimer County's Water Master Plan, including strategies related to agricultural water conservation and public education

• Responding to questions from private landowners about a wide variety of natural resources issues with research-based, unbiased information in a timely manner

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and partners both verbally and in writing

• Working independently to prioritize needs related to natural resources that are appropriate for Extension interventions (e.g. consultations, classes, site visits, fact sheets, webpages) based on knowledge of the community and relationships with other natural resource organizations serving Larimer County

• Contributing to the Extension team by attending staff meetings, being collaborative, evaluating success, reporting, and conducting other basic functions expected of program staff in the office

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Program_Coordinator.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive knowledge pertaining to natural resource issues such as weeds, native plants, hobby livestock management, grazing, water and watershed management, pests, pollinators, tree and forest health, wildlife, etc.
• Experience conducting site visits to assess land health and related ability to make unbiased, science-based recommendations to manage natural resources on small acreages.
• Knowledge of important water issues impacting Larimer County including but not limited to agricultural water issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders in order to address priority natural resource issues without duplication of efforts.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for small acreage landowners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to plan ahead and initiate tasks.
• Moderate to advanced proficiency using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other software programs.
• Ability to carry out moderate physical labor.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position. 

• Three (3) years experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Benefits

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

•  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
•  FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
•  Short- and Long-Term Disability
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
•  Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
•  Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
•  457(b) Deferred Compensation
•  Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits.  https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Please Note:

The position will run for a minimum of a three-year term with the possibility of an extension or permanent status depending on resources.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.