Natural Resource Management Specialist Job at Iron County, Cedar City, UT

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  • Iron County
  • Cedar City, UT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

OPEN DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2025

CLOSE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2025

SALARY WAGE: $58,924.32 TO $67,639.73 / ANNUAL (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL TIME / SALARIED / BENEFIT ELIGIBLE POSITION / EXEMPT / NON-CAREER SERVICE POSITION

Iron County is accepting applications for the position of Natural Resource Management Specialist. This is an appointed/exempt position and will work under the guidance and direction of the Iron County Commission.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of professional and administrative functions as needed to develop, maintain and implement the Iron County Resource Management Plan (CRMP), and coordinate and represent Iron County with public land agencies on natural resource projects.

Supervises seasonal employees acquired through grants to maintain the Color Country OHV Trail system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited university with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, Master's degree preferred in planning or planning-related field; or, environmental studies/science; or natural resource and/or environmental policy; or, human dimensions of natural resource use and the environment; or environmental social science (which may have an emphasis in sociology, history, literature, economics, and/or philosophy); or related fields; and five years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must have and maintain a valid Utah Driver License in accordance with Iron County Personnel Policy Section 30

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screen

Knowledge of strategic and project planning theory and best practices; federal land management agency policy, procedures, protocols, rules, regulations, laws, and other federal guidelines regarding collaboration, partnerships, cooperative conservation, public participation, etc; NEPA, FLPMA, NFMA, and other federal rules and regulations governing land and resource planning and management.

Skill in interpersonal and group communication and public relations; operate within, and the ability to lead, partnerships, multi- interest/stakeholder initiatives, collaboration, multi-part community development project, etc; word processing and computer programs; document composition, particularly planning (both strategic and project) documents.

Ability to gain knowledge of county organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations; research, write, implement, and manage grants and grant-funded projects; work unsupervised and accept responsibility for actions; learn and recommend new and improved procedures; maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities; maintain files, records, and reports; communicate verbally and in writing; manage details in an organized way; maintain confidentiality at all times; organize responsibilities and meet deadlines; operate and maintain trail maintenance equipment such as trail dozers, skid steers, mini-excavators, chainsaws, etc.

Iron County offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Iron County also participates in the Utah State Retirement System and will contribute to the offered retirement plan. In addition, Iron County offers a generous leave plan to include 13 paid holidays as well as vacation and sick leave accrual.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Please see full job description for a more detailed list of duties. Iron County is a drug-free workplace successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen. Successful applicants for this position are required to pass a background screening.

Prior to submitting an application, please read the directions provided with the Application form found on Iron County's website.

Applications must be received on or before December 1, 2025, prior to the close of the posting. Late applications will not be accepted.

APPLICATION FORMS are AVAILABLE AT and are submitted electronically from the website.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Must be able to pass an extensive pre-employment background screening

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Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work,

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