Environmental Resource Management Specialist (Recreation)

Capabilities and Credentials

• Must live in the Sacramento region and be willing to commute to Stantec’s Sacramento office.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and holidays
• Must be authorized to work in U.S. without company sponsorship
• Working understanding of statistical sampling and analytical procedures
• Excellent writing skills (writing samples will be requested)
• Must be able to work well independently while maintaining communication with field staff and managers stationed in various locations
• Must be able to work independently in remote areas throughout California, and in occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to drive on paved and unpaved roads through mountainous terrain.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Responsible and well organized
• Solid time management and follow-through skills
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Self-motivated; strong initiative
• Detail-oriented; resourceful
• Knowledge of US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recreation-related policies, standards, guidelines and practices
• Knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydropower relicensing processes and FERC regulations and guidelines related to recreation and land use
• Ability to implement whitewater boating and/or other stream-based recreation studies
• Ability to implement and/or oversee visual resource studies using the Forest Service Visual Management System and/or Scenery Management System

Education and Experience

Twelve or more years working in the environmental consulting field, with an emphasis on recreation and land use
Experience developing and implementing recreation use studies and visitor surveys in outdoor recreation settings

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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