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Environmental Research Specialist

2 months ago

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States NMSU Full time

Position Title:
Environmental Research Specialist

Employee Classification:
Environmental Research Specialist

College/Division:
Agricultural Experiment Station

Department:

JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE HEADQUARTERS

Internal or External Search:
External - Open to all applicants

Location:
Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): Jornada Experimental Range Headquarters

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:
$67,161.67 Commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt :
Exempt

Summary:
The Jornada Experimental Range Headquarters invites applications for the role of Environmental Research Specialist. The mission focuses on enhancing sustainability and resilience across diverse land uses in rangelands.

Classification Summary:
Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments. Formulates and conducts investigations on complex problems.

Explores subject areas and defines the scope and selection of issues for analysis through conceptually related studies or a series of smaller projects.


Classification Standard Duties:


Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols in research initiatives; provides recommendations and conclusions that inform decision-making in a specialized area.

Collaborates with stakeholders and principal investigators on the design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; instructs and advises on methodologies.

Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates scientific research assignments addressing unique or contentious issues.

Conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in areas of significant scope and complexity through a series of complete and conceptually related studies, or through various smaller projects.

Develops innovative concepts and methodologies as an independent researcher and exercises autonomy on technical matters. Provides technical leadership and consultation to professional colleagues, collaborators, and graduate students. Prepares analyses, reports, and documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international conferences. Prepares grant proposals to secure funding for research activities.

Serves as principal investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with the above criteria, and/or manages a research unit.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:
Doctorate degree in a related field

; Required Experience:

Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined

; Equivalency:

None; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the role. Familiarity with the University's mission, vision, and goals.

; SKILLS:

Short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.

; ABILITIES:

Develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; exercise independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS A ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT, CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING
The position will spearhead innovative research on the factors influencing social-ecological and land use changes in southern New Mexico.

The incumbent's research will develop new modeling techniques to forecast land ownership changes in rangelands utilizing time series of ownership data, spatial data on vegetation, soils, and climate, social and economic variables, and newly acquired survey data.

The incumbent will also document land use changes and perceptions that may encourage the adoption of photovoltaic/agrivoltaics systems.

Modeling will necessitate proficiency in R, ArcGIS/QGIS, Google Earth Engine, Python, and social science methodologies and software, including Q-Sort and choice experiments.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in social science, geography, or environmental science with a suitable background.
  • Experience with land change science and social processes in rangelands.
  • Strong coding and mathematical skills, including writing and executing code on the Google Earth Engine and in R.
  • Experience working with and analyzing land-cover datasets and remote sensing data.
  • Experience with survey design, participatory mapping, and conducting surveys and interviews.
  • Experience integrating survey data with spatial data in statistical analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple institutions.
  • Record of timely publications.
Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:
Samantha Lish

Contingent Upon Funding:
Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:
This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:
Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort:
Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.


Risk:
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

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