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ERG Ecological Services seeks an Environmental Scientist to coordinate and oversee field crews for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Terrestrial Program. The AIM Program is a critical initiative that collects high-quality ecological data to guide natural resource management decisions across public lands. The AIM Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating with BLM state and field office leads, supervising daily crew operations, supporting field logistics, performing QC (quality control) of collected data, and ensuring safe and efficient fieldwork. The position will also work on field sampling and data projects within ERG's Ecological Services group.
This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, a thorough understanding of the AIM protocol, past AIM experience, a minimum of two years of logistics coordination, and the ability to motivate and support field crews working in remote, challenging environments. The AIM Project Manager will oversee the field crews and the AIM Field Crew Managers.
Job Description:- Oversee multiple field crews collecting AIM terrestrial data (botanical, soil, and landscape metrics)
- Monitor field crew performance, provide guidance, and address issues as they arise
- Conduct project budget reviews regularly; assist in tracking budget milestones and updates to clients
- Assist in planning evaluations and field operations, including reviewing hitch plans, assisting in site evaluations, and replacing broken or damaged equipment
- Coordinate with field crews, ERG Project Managers, and BLM project partners to ensure smooth field deployments
- Troubleshoot logistical challenges, such as site access and unforeseen weather delays
- Support field surveys, including rangeland, water quality, and other ecological services projects
- Conduct data quality reviews and utilize ArcGIS mapping tools for various tasks
- Assist in report development from field surveys
Qualifications and Skills:- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, rangeland ecology, natural resource management, biology, or a related field
- 2+ years of direct experience in AIM field data collection
- 2 + years of field crew management or logistics support
- Direct experience using GIS-based tools (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, FieldMaps, Survey123) for data collection and mapping
- Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to manage staffing and tasks simultaneously
- Proven ability to work effectively in remote field environments under challenging conditions
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive 4WD vehicles on rough terrain
- Strong understanding of rangeland vegetation identification and soil profiles
$52,000 - $65,000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
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