Program Specialist Senior

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Significant field experience in plant identification, measurement methodologies, and use of dichotomous keys.
• Knowledge of Chihuahuan Desert flora and fauna.
• Experience working in a lab environment, and field experience related to this LTER program or a comparable long-term ecological research program.
• Demonstrated skills in training and directing the work of assigned staff.
• Experience entering, checking, and documenting ecological datasets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience with ArcGIS and R for data management, mapping, and analysis.
• Working familiarity with field data-acquisition systems — dataloggers, sensors, telemetry, and wireless networking — sufficient to keep remote stations reporting.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or the ability to obtain one, in support of the program's UAV operations.
• Experience operating 4x4 vehicles on unimproved roads and off-road desert terrain.
• Self-motivated, flexible, possess strong supervisory and organizational abilities.
• Enjoy working under desert field conditions with high heat and sun exposure.
• Work reliably both independently and as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and principal investigators.
• Be comfortable working safely with moderately hazardous materials.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to coordinate needs with other agencies/groups

Special Certification/Licensure: 
• This is a field position and the work can be physically strenuous. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and supplies over uneven desert terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors during hot or cold, windy weather.
• Valid Driver's License (needed to obtain NMSU Driver's Permit).

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

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

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Mountain Daylight Time

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