Natural Resources Specialist

6 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Description

We seek a highly motivated Natural Resources Specialist to join our research team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in project logistics, coordinating team activities, and conducting literature reviews. The specialist will also work closely with landowners to assess site suitability and gather data for our study on the socio-ecological benefits and impacts of haying, grazing, and silvopasture on Conservation Reserve Program lands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in project logistics and team activities
  • Conduct literature reviews and surveys of landowners
  • Travel to meet with landowners and assess site suitability
  • Manage data and assist in report-writing
  • Prepare presentations for meetings with USDA partners and at national conferences

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social science and ecological science concepts, principles, and methods as applied to wildlife, agroecosystem, or other natural resource management. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also essential for this role.

Qualifications
  • Knowledge of social science and ecological science concepts and methods
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience collaborating with others on teams

Preferred qualifications include a B.S. or higher in natural resources, agricultural sciences, social-ecological sciences, or related fields. Experience communicating scientific results to landowners and professionals, as well as interacting with private landowners and agricultural producers, is also desirable.



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