Range Monitoring Specialist; Mohave County & Coconino County, AZ

Range Monitoring Specialist (Mohave County & Coconino County, AZ)

Address: 101 E Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401 USA

The Three Forests Cooperative Monitoring Program brings people together in cooperation to help manage natural resources and make informed land management decisions. It will collect more accurate information on range and watershed areas through monitoring on National Forest lands, aiding more informed management. Agency, ranchers, ranch managers, youth, and other stakeholders will be educated through outreach programs about the application of science that informs management decisions.

The primary duties are to conduct a variety of standard vegetation sampling procedures for inventory and monitoring of soils and vegetation on rangeland ecosystems, and to summarize, analyze, and display results using GIS/VGS software. Most field work occurs on public lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service. Data will be interpreted in follow‑up meetings including the U.S. Forest Service and producers.

This position requires working alone in isolated range areas; applicants must be comfortable working independently in rural areas.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more.

• Develop and implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and regional extension offices, using established research‑based approaches.
• Adapt curricula and teaching methods to fit local audiences (e.g., youth, producers, or families) while maintaining core program content.
• Coordinate schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at multiple community sites.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related to assigned focus areas.
• Participate in needs assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of existing data.
• Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives within assigned areas.
• Collect and analyze participation and outcome data for extension programs to assess effectiveness against goals.
• Interpret results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach strategies to improve program quality and reach.
• Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and external reports, including grant reports.
• Provide advice and guidance on effective ways to engage Arizona communities in extension programs, including strategies for reaching underserved audiences.
• Facilitate extension workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned topics to build participant knowledge and skills.
• Represent the extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain relationships that support ongoing engagement.
• Manage program resources for assigned extension programs, including materials, limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, and volunteers to support consistent, high‑quality program delivery.
• Support marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Proficient in executing standard rangeland monitoring methods.
• Understanding of Ecological Sites Descriptions, Terrestrial Ecological Units, and State and Transition Models for data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations for various rangeland management topics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with semi‑arid rangeland plant production systems, sustainable agriculture practices on rangelands, and basic plant taxonomy and identification.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must possess a valid driver's license upon employment, provide own transportation, be able to travel statewide, and perform activities associated with conducting programs.

• Previous experience with Cooperative Extension work and programming.

FLSA:
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar:
Fiscal

Job Category:
Agriculture and Extension

Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type:
Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 6

Job Family:
Extension

Job Function:
Agriculture & Extension

Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date: 8/17/2026

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