Check out this opportunity to work with the Eagle County Open Space and Natural Resources Department:
Eagle County Government is hiring for one open position. This role is designed to be filled at one of two levels—OSNR Planning & Stewardship Specialist or Senior Resource Planning & Stewardship Specialist—depending on the specific qualifications, certifications, and experience of the selected candidate.
OSNR Planning & Stewardship Specialist: $69,118-$82,941. The maximum pay for this position is $96,765
Senior Resource Planning & Stewardship Specialist- $76,029-$91,235. The maximum pay for this position is $106,441.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. Hybrid or flexible work arrangements can be considered after training.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 15th; however, the job will be kept open until filled.
Working within the Open Space and Natural Resources (OSNR) department, this role protects Eagle County’s environment, public health, and quality of life through science-based planning and restoration.
OSNR Planning & Stewardship Specialist
Working under the supervision of the Open Space and Natural Resources (OSNR) Director or Senior Planners, this support role assists with Eagle County’s OSNR policies, planning documents, and restoration projects. This position is ideal for a candidate looking to grow their career in natural resources, who enjoys fieldwork, basic spatial mapping (GIS), and assisting in the review of regulatory and environmental documents. The incumbent will support the team by gathering data, conducting ecological monitoring, and helping draft educational materials. By maintaining accurate data and supporting community outreach, this role helps protect the natural environment, public health, and quality of life within Eagle County.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Operations: Actively conduct ecological and recreational monitoring; collect data from trail counters, take photo data points, and administer visitor surveys.
- GIS & Mapping: Perform basic spatial mapping and data updates using ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro to visualize field findings.
- Document Support: Assist in the initial review of land use applications and gather site data for senior staff evaluation.
- Outreach: Help draft educational materials (brochures, social media) and coordinate logistics for community stewardship events.
- Administrative Support: Track grant milestones, maintain organized contract records, and research best practices for restoration projects.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Resource Management, or a closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum two years of related experience in natural resources management with a focus on land use and policy development,
- Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which produces the required technical knowledge, skills and abilities.
OSNR Planning & Stewardship Specialist Full Job Description
Senior Resource Planning & Stewardship Specialist
Working under the supervision of the Open Space and Natural Resources Director, this highly analytical role is the technical support behind Eagle County’s Open Space & Natural Resource (OSNR) policies, planning documents, and restoration projects. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives on deep-dive research, complex spatial analysis (GIS), and synthesizing dense regulatory and environmental documents into actionable, science-based recommendations. The incumbent will proactively collaborate with land use planning, technical review teams, and state/federal partners to ensure planning files align with land use regulations, NEPA requirements, and adopted community plans. By transforming complex
data into clear white papers, comment letters, and educational products, this role is critical to protecting the natural environment, public health, and quality of life within Eagle County.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Analysis: Serve as the primary researcher for dense environmental documents (NEPA, federal/state policies); translate findings into white papers and official recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners.
- Advanced GIS: Utilize ArcGIS Pro daily for advanced spatial analysis and cartography to drive science-based land management decisions.
- Regulatory Oversight: Assess complex environmental impact reports and establish specific requirements to avoid or mitigate development impacts.
- Project Leadership: Direct the work of external consultants and collaborate directly with state and federal partners to achieve County objectives.
- Strategic Outreach: Lead the development of annual reports and grant applications; cultivate relationships with media and stakeholders to heighten the program’s profile.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Planning, Ecology, Environmental Resource Management, or a closely related field is required.
- Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which produces the required technical knowledge, skills and abilities
- Experience: Minimum four years of related experience in Natural Resources with a focus on land use and policy development.
Marcia Gilles
Director Open Space and Natural Resources
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