NATURAL RESOURCE ANALYST-UNCLASSIFIED

About the role

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (CRC) is seeking a Natural Resource Analyst to support Nevada’s environmental, scientific, and policy interests on the Colorado River. The position focuses on adaptive management science, environmental compliance, ecosystem monitoring, and technical evaluation of interstate and federal river management programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive analyses of environmental, ecological, and operational issues affecting the Colorado River system, drawing on scientific literature, monitoring reports, technical analyses, and agency documentation while maintaining an advanced understanding of emerging research relevant to ecosystem management and environmental compliance.
• Evaluates ecosystem responses to river operations and adaptive management experiments, reviews Grand Canyon monitoring and research activities, and assesses matters related to endangered and native fish species such as the humpback chub, as well as management strategies for non-native species including smallmouth bass.
• Supports Nevada’s engagement in interstate and federal environmental programs and technical committees, and prepares science-based recommendations, briefing materials, reports, and presentations for agency leadership and partner organizations.
• Participates in stakeholder meetings, technical workshops, and interstate coordination efforts, while providing support for environmental compliance, budgeting, cost tracking, customer billing, and spreadsheet development associated with the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
• Communicates complex scientific information to both technical and non-technical audiences and maintains effective working relationships with federal agencies, interstate partners, consultants, researchers, and stakeholders.
• Periodic travel throughout the Colorado River Basin and the western United States may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in environmental science, biology, ecology, fisheries science, natural resources management, environmental policy, environmental engineering, or a closely related field;
• At least three (3) years of professional experience related to environmental analysis, ecosystem management, fisheries science, water resources, environmental compliance, ecological monitoring, adaptive management, or related scientific programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently interpret and synthesize scientific literature, technical memoranda, and environmental analyses;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience working with spreadsheets and technical data;
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication abilities;
• Ability to present technical information to agency leadership, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary groups.

Skills

• Knowledge of environmental compliance frameworks including the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);
• Strong preference for candidates with experience with Colorado River issues, endangered species management, interstate water management, ecosystem restoration, federal advisory programs, or large-scale environmental compliance programs is highly desirable;
• Experience with Colorado River issues, endangered species management, interstate water management, ecosystem restoration, or large-scale environmental compliance programs is highly desirable;
• Experience with adaptive management, river ecology, fisheries science, hydrology, ecosystem monitoring, or environmental planning.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).

Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

No Nevada state income tax.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit.

For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

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