Range Conservation Scientist 1 - Land Use Specialist

Knowledge and skills:

The Lewistown Unit Land Use Specialist must possess a thorough knowledge of plant taxonomy, range, agricultural soils, and interdisciplinary natural resource management principles, practices and procedures; applicable federal, state and local laws and rules, policies and procedures; and extensive knowledge of Trust Land Management and Forestry Division’s administrative and management rules, policies and procedures.

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Natural Resource Management field (preferably Range Management, Agronomy or Agriculture), and two years of progressively responsible administrative and professional experience, of which involve similar program experience.

Licensing required: 

Acquisition and maintenance of a Government Pesticide Applicator’s License for general and restricted use agricultural pesticides.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent, completed 36 months.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: 

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card"