Range Conservation Scientist - Land Use Specialist

Position: Range Conservation Scientist 1- Land Use Specialist
Location: Conrad

Job Description - Range Conservation Scientist 1
- Land Use Specialist )

Position Title:

Range Conservation Scientist 1
- Land Use Specialist - (  )

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

Core Values:

• We value and respect each other.
• We create collaborative work environments.
• We build and maintain strong relationships.

Job Overview

This natural resource management position performs field, professional and administrative tasks in the management, leasing, development, and regulation of State land in the five county area (Conrad Unit Office). The Conrad Unit Office is responsible for general field operations and administrative duties on 360,496 surface acres and 525,666 subsurface acres of School Trust Lands. As a Land Use Specialist in the Conrad Unit, the incumbent deals with a variety of biologically complex and politically sensitive land management issues.

Essential

Functions

Perform field related resource management duties on 940 surface leases covering 360,496 acres and mineral management covering 525,666 subsurface acres within the Conrad Unit Office. Perform land use administration duties related to resource management on 940 surface leases covering 360,496 acres and mineral management covering 525,666 subsurface acres within the Conrad Unit Office. Assist in the administration of DNRC's participation in the Federal Farm Program on the current 60,800 acres of classified agricultural land within the Conrad Unit vicinity.

Application

Materials Required

• Online State of Montana application
• Resume

Benefits Highlights

• Work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• A vibrant Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree with areas of study or knowledge and skills in Agronomy, Range Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, Rangeland Ecology, Land Resources, Environmental Resources, and Land Rehabilitation.
• No prior work experience required.
• This agency will accept alternative methods of obtaining necessary qualifications.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Requires extensive field work in remote areas.
• Ability to walk 5-10 miles per day in rugged environments.
• Driving 15,000 per year with a majority of miles on gravel or unimproved roads.
• Overnight stays are required.

Special Information

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

Eligibility to Work

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.

Salary

31.95 - 31.95 Hourly Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location

Conrad Agency :
Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Dec 9, 2025, 11:01:15 PM Closing Date:
Jan 10, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Contact

Stacey Gabrio |  | Stacey.

Gabrio

Equal Employment Opportunity

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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