Natural Resource Conservation Coordinator

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•Marble Falls, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy the outdoors? At LCRA, we are looking for a Natural Resource Conservation Coordinator to join our boots-on-the-ground field team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives on traveling to various properties, hands-on steward native habitats, balance wildlife populations, and manage our lands with science-based approaches. This is an opportunity to uphold a mission-driven, safety-first mindset and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating with safety!

Requirements

Four or more years of experience in natural resource management or other relevant experience.
Driver's license
For incumbents who volunteer to participate in prescribed burning activities: NWCG Single Resource Boss Qualification or higher
Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state, for incumbents performing heavy equipment operation
Active Texas handgun license and active Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) hunting license required for duties relating to wildlife management with a firearm

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in field data collection and GPS/mapping technology
Experience in land/habitat management, including prescribed fire, heavy machinery operation, and regulated deer harvesting.
Experience with safe and responsible firearm handling
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Implement habitat and land management actions like brush control, native vegetation restoration, invasive species reduction, and road/trail fuel break maintenance.
Collect field data to assess outcomes.
Conduct wildlife management tasks such as population surveys, deer harvests, and feral hog monitoring.
Assist with prescribed burns, ensuring safety and coordination with local fire authorities.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment like skid steers, tractors, and forestry mulchers safely.
Enhance community engagement by participating in, and potentially presenting at, regional field days and workshops.
Adhere to safety protocols, maintaining certifications, and completing required reports.