Rangeland Management Specialist

Rangeland Management SpecialistAs a Rangeland Management Specialist, you will help care for the health of public lands and support the people who rely on them. Your work will blend time outdoors assessing rangeland conditions with time in the office evaluating information, preparing recommendations, and coordinating with ranchers, Tribes, partners, and other resource specialists. You will collect and analyze scientific data, develop clear management plans, review grazing proposals, and help ensure rangelands remain productive, resilient, and available for multiple uses. You will also play a key role in explaining processes, sharing information, and building constructive working relationships with land users and community members. Whether you join at a developmental level or the full performance level, you will receive training, mentorship, and support to grow your technical skills and professional confidence.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:Lead rangeland evaluations and monitoring activities by collecting, interpreting, and analyzing field data to determine rangeland health, trends, and management needs. You will assess vegetation, soils, riparian conditions, and resource impacts to help guide land-use decisions.
Develop and implement conservation and grazing management plans by preparing allotment evaluations, drafting technical recommendations, and contributing to multiple-use decisions. You will ensure plans align with laws, policies, land-use plans, and resource objectives.
Review and process grazing permits, authorizations, and related casework by evaluating proposals for compliance, recommending mitigation measures, resolving unauthorized use, and preparing clear and defensible documentation. You may provide expert input during protests, appeals, or hearings.
Plan and design range improvements and vegetation treatments to support healthy rangeland conditions. This includes coordinating structural improvements, developing vegetation management approaches, and considering sensitive resources such as riparian areas and threatened or endangered species.
Collaborate with ranchers, Tribes, landowners, partner agencies, and interdisciplinary teams to identify issues, share information, build consensus, and support responsible land stewardship. You will serve as a technical advisor and help others understand rangeland conditions, requirements, and management options.
Prepare planning documents, environmental analyses, and technical reports that clearly communicate findings, recommendations, and resource impacts. You will ensure documents are complete, accurate, and aligned with Bureau policies and regulatory requirements.
Use Bureau systems-such as the Rangeland Administration System (RAS) and related data tools-to enter and manage information, track permit activity, monitor projects, and support data-driven decisions for rangeland programs.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Field Unit Local Hiring Authority Defined Local Commuting Area:Kremmling Field Office (Kremmling, CO)
- Radius of 75 miles from official duty station; local commute 75 miles/90 minutes ( 2103 E. Park Ave, Kremmling, CO 80459 )San Luis Valley Field Office (Monte Vista, CO)
- Radius of 75 miles from official duty station; local commute 75 miles/90 minutes ( 1313 E. Highway 160, Monte Vista, CO 81144 )Royal Gorge Field Office (Canon City, CO)
- Radius of 75 miles from official duty station; local commute 75 miles/90 minutes ( 3028 E. Main St., Canon City, CO 81212 )Farmington Field Office (Farmington, NM)
- Radius of 75 miles from official duty station; local commute 75 miles/90 minutes ( 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, NM 87402 )Eagle Lake Field Office (Susanville, CA)
- Radius of 75 miles from official duty station; local commute 75 miles/90 minutes ( 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 )Little Snake Field Office (Craig, CO)
- Radius of 75 miles from official duty station; local commute 75 miles/90 minutes ( 455 Emerson Street, Craig, CO 81625 )To verify your local residency, please provide one document that includes your name and current address. Acceptable documents include:A mortgage statement or property deed showing your name and address.
A current, signed lease or rental agreement.
A recent utility bill or service statement (from the last 30-90 days) with your name and address.
A home or auto insurance policy that lists your address.