Natural Resource Specialist
US Fish and Wildlife Service/Prairie Pothole Joint Venture
Great Falls, MT or Bismarck, ND, Remote
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $61,722 - $80,243 per year |
| Benefits | Federal employee benefits |
| Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |
At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Serve Joint Venture (JV) partners, particularly the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), by working closely with partners to understand priorities and develop products that communicate complex scientific information in clear, accessible formats to strengthen support and funding for JV and partner initiatives.
2. Interpret and translate technical information developed by the JV Science Coordinator and the Habitat and Population Evaluation Team, collaborating with the JV Communications Coordinator to produce clear and compelling materials for partners, decision makers, and the public.
3. Promote, establish, and maintain cooperative working relationships with partners, including government agencies, tribal entities, conservation organizations, agribusiness organizations, local community groups, and individual farmers and ranchers.
4. Compile data and information and assist in the preparation of reports and other documents required by the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture Coordinator, including input into state and national accomplishment tracking systems.
5. Obtain input from agencies and conservation entities on proposed actions, coordinating and corresponding with all necessary agencies, organizations, and individuals associated with each project.
To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 07/30/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
- Click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13001227
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Admin & Leadership , General / Stewardship |